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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 SDUMOT history

LR05 SDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

LR05 SDU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
96,415 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SDU was last recorded at 96,415 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2009: 20,762 miles, lower than 27,817 miles on 16 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,317 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,415 miles
  • 2023 – 84,576 miles
  • 2022 – 74,454 miles
  • 2021 – 67,805 miles
  • 2020 – 65,700 miles
  • 2019 – 61,430 miles
  • 2017 – 55,943 miles
  • 2016 – 51,981 miles
  • 2015 – 48,943 miles
  • 2014 – 45,973 miles
  • 2013 – 38,023 miles
  • 2012 – 26,719 miles
  • 2011 – 24,088 miles
  • 2010 – 22,919 miles
  • 2009 – 20,762 miles
  • 2008 – 27,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,415 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,415 miles
    Test number
    620262296016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail96,317 miles (+11,741)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    970832825471
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,576 miles (+10,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    922808686014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses have a tint film reducing light intensity

  4. Pass74,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    582557512316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,454 miles (+6,649)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    805475138443
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass67,805 miles (+2,105)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    627984587365
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass65,700 miles (+4,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    466133846025
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    907429082171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,430 miles (+5,487)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    783962096611
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass55,943 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    816805658555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,981 miles (+3,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    159707415418
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass48,943 miles (+2,970)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    552681719509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass45,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,973 miles
    Test number
    508682464234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail45,973 miles (+7,950)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,973 miles
    Test number
    558942464225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass38,023 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    786322453208
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail38,021 miles (+11,302)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    177728743264
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass26,719 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,719 miles
    Test number
    816449242293
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very heavily perrished and cracking on outer sidewall

  18. Fail26,714 miles (+2,626)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,714 miles
    Test number
    808138942283
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very heavily perrished and cracking on outer sidewall

  19. Pass24,088 miles (+1,169)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    738443671168
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyres splitting
    • NoteNearside side repeator lens missing but not showing white light

  20. Pass22,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,919 miles
    Test number
    443369260168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,919 miles (+2,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,919 miles
    Test number
    132298560181
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass20,762 miles (-7,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,762 miles
    Test number
    244256549179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    243617638110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SDU

Does LR05 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SDU expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SDU?
The MOT on LR05 SDU expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SDU done?
LR05 SDU was recorded at 96,415 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has LR05 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SDU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 SDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 SDU find?
LR05 SDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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