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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 RXBMOT history

LR05 RXB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

LR05 RXB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
131,615 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RXB was last recorded at 131,615 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,614 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,615 miles
  • 2023 – 122,947 miles
  • 2022 – 115,765 miles
  • 2021 – 110,254 miles
  • 2020 – 103,676 miles
  • 2019 – 96,853 miles
  • 2018 – 89,435 miles
  • 2017 – 79,665 miles
  • 2016 – 71,946 miles
  • 2015 – 65,275 miles
  • 2014 – 57,495 miles
  • 2013 – 49,140 miles
  • 2012 – 43,168 miles
  • 2011 – 38,917 miles
  • 2010 – 34,177 miles
  • 2008 – 25,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,615 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    153528898740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,614 miles (+8,667)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    480238779491
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,947 miles (+7,182)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,947 miles
    Test number
    135218627814
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass115,765 miles (+5,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,765 miles
    Test number
    526651748642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,254 miles (+6,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    338508784866
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing noise further investigation needed

  6. Pass103,676 miles (+6,823)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    349391965713
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake lamp not working

  7. Pass96,853 miles (+7,418)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    419818743335
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper stop lamp not working

  8. Pass89,435 miles (+9,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    320171981383
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake partially binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

  9. Pass79,665 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    317590134641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    354003836943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,933 miles (+6,658)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    898567465145
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass65,275 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    189608345040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,263 miles (+7,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    167817245452
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass57,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    537505654099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,491 miles (+8,351)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    169285154029
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,140 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    836181153079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,168 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    139849152420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,917 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    528673531055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    532799910052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,164 miles (+8,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    211179510016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    251348928451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RXB

Does LR05 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 RXB expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RXB?
The MOT on LR05 RXB expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 RXB done?
LR05 RXB was recorded at 131,615 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
Has LR05 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RXB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 RXB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 RXB find?
LR05 RXB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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