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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 RXCMOT history

LR05 RXC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LR05 RXC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,500 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RXC was last recorded at 141,500 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,279 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,221 miles
Average per year
6,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,500 miles
  • 2025 – 138,279 miles
  • 2024 – 131,812 miles
  • 2023 – 121,308 miles
  • 2022 – 110,957 miles
  • 2021 – 101,250 miles
  • 2020 – 93,790 miles
  • 2019 – 85,253 miles
  • 2018 – 75,134 miles
  • 2017 – 63,891 miles
  • 2016 – 50,935 miles
  • 2015 – 43,284 miles
  • 2014 – 41,768 miles
  • 2013 – 40,470 miles
  • 2012 – 37,839 miles
  • 2011 – 33,014 miles
  • 2010 – 24,972 miles
  • 2009 – 21,662 miles
  • 2008 – 17,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,500 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both rear trailing arm mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,500 miles (+3,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,500 miles
    Test number
    723728311013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass138,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    238060690918
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,279 miles (+6,467)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    990751299313
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,812 miles (+178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    767492971877
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,634 miles (+10,326)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,634 miles
    Test number
    847124145615
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,308 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    712603680669
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to its minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,308 miles (+10,351)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    989011498243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to its minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,957 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    270673424980
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail110,957 miles (+9,707)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    747613629227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,250 miles (+7,460)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    308172646362
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    571939688831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail93,790 miles (+8,537)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    959870533322
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass85,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,253 miles
    Test number
    812114200359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,253 miles (+10,119)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,253 miles
    Test number
    911179794736
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  15. Pass75,134 miles (+11,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    801288908192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  16. Pass63,891 miles (+12,956)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    319484971118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc has 10mm wide corroded lip on inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split around inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear - o/s 3mm, n/s virtually new (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plate corroded

  17. Pass50,935 miles (+7,651)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    485266617166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting around inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot and is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded - o/s also holed

  18. Pass43,284 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    451964252648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,768 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    738566444229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,470 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    255198023238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,839 miles (+4,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    438834642262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass33,014 miles (+8,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,014 miles
    Test number
    159799421218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  23. Pass24,972 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    852638560076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,662 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,662 miles
    Test number
    853268869010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,713 miles
    Test number
    754141078023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RXC

Does LR05 RXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 RXC is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RXC?
The MOT on LR05 RXC is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 RXC done?
LR05 RXC was recorded at 141,500 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
Has LR05 RXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RXC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 RXC 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 RXC find?
LR05 RXC passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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