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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 RYFMOT history

LR05 RYF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 237,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

LR05 RYF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
237,841 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RYF was last recorded at 237,841 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 4,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,068 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,773 miles
Average per year
14,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 237,841 miles
  • 2022 – 233,068 miles
  • 2021 – 226,187 miles
  • 2020 – 216,856 miles
  • 2019 – 208,812 miles
  • 2017 – 188,162 miles
  • 2016 – 182,650 miles
  • 2015 – 160,939 miles
  • 2014 – 139,334 miles
  • 2013 – 112,748 miles
  • 2012 – 84,515 miles
  • 2011 – 63,086 miles
  • 2010 – 43,034 miles
  • 2009 – 25,590 miles
  • 2008 – 21,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,841 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    237,841 miles
    Test number
    433013540654
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail237,841 miles (+4,773)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,841 miles
    Test number
    892873941063
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass233,068 miles (+414)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    233,068 miles
    Test number
    996645844616
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail232,654 miles (+6,467)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,654 miles
    Test number
    468889560110
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass226,187 miles (+132)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    226,187 miles
    Test number
    276329511123
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail226,055 miles (+9,199)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,055 miles
    Test number
    864553384172
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass216,856 miles (+26)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    216,856 miles
    Test number
    509261794687
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail216,830 miles (+8,018)1 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,830 miles
    Test number
    891162719530
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass208,812 miles (+2,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    208,812 miles
    Test number
    295865363438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass206,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    206,544 miles
    Test number
    963746705643
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermo switch on radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail206,544 miles (+18,382)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,544 miles
    Test number
    691093776220
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermo switch on radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass188,162 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    188,162 miles
    Test number
    976462702252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass182,650 miles (+21,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,650 miles
    Test number
    924039911138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,939 miles (+21,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    160,939 miles
    Test number
    909610825185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass139,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    406401524147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside steering arm s.play

  16. Fail139,334 miles (+26,586)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    398051624185
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside steering arm s.play

  17. Pass112,748 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    186650953144
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail112,748 miles (+28,233)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    109980653126
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass84,515 miles (+21,429)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    866249942170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut in tread no cords shown

  20. Pass63,086 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    285209751195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  21. Fail63,086 miles (+20,052)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    207269851431
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  22. Pass43,034 miles (+17,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,034 miles
    Test number
    260142950441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,590 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,590 miles
    Test number
    760614159117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,598 miles
    Test number
    312892968152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RYF

Does LR05 RYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 RYF expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RYF?
The MOT on LR05 RYF expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 RYF done?
LR05 RYF was recorded at 237,841 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 14,009 miles a year.
Has LR05 RYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RYF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 RYF 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 RYF find?
LR05 RYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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