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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 SDZMOT history

LR05 SDZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

LR05 SDZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,017 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SDZ was last recorded at 112,017 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,774 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,017 miles
  • 2024 – 111,774 miles
  • 2023 – 110,430 miles
  • 2022 – 109,272 miles
  • 2021 – 108,202 miles
  • 2020 – 107,260 miles
  • 2019 – 104,846 miles
  • 2018 – 92,381 miles
  • 2017 – 83,058 miles
  • 2016 – 73,657 miles
  • 2015 – 64,578 miles
  • 2014 – 53,397 miles
  • 2013 – 47,946 miles
  • 2012 – 42,683 miles
  • 2011 – 35,034 miles
  • 2010 – 29,703 miles
  • 2009 – 24,360 miles
  • 2008 – 18,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,017 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,017 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    362821989800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,774 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    623176727030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,761 miles (+1,331)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,761 miles
    Test number
    938768103779
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass110,430 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    628710288668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,272 miles (+1,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    915397447353
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,202 miles
    Test number
    336629936270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,202 miles (+942)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,202 miles
    Test number
    950579669271
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    621260553914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail107,260 miles (+2,414)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    874700259963
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,846 miles (+12,465)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,846 miles
    Test number
    708451318243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,381 miles (+9,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    349907851639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permits from front windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from dash top.

  12. Pass83,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,058 miles
    Test number
    544836688288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,058 miles (+9,401)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,058 miles
    Test number
    504359050935
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished and cracked in tread grooves.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and perished. 195/65/15/91h mich

  14. Pass73,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    420648438568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail73,657 miles (+9,079)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    466974035244
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated Plastic pipe at brake servo union. (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15/91h michelin (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,578 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    417400515193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    149218694462
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass53,397 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    737098194008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,369 miles (+5,423)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    429227894081
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass47,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    768102503125
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail47,946 miles (+5,263)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    319171803111
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass42,683 miles (+19)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    205488202157
    • Note2 official permits swept area
    • NoteBrake fluid level indicator broke could cause moisture to enter brake fluid
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc pitted and worn OK for MOT
    • NoteOil level slightly low
    • NoteVery bad starting

  23. Fail42,664 miles (+7,630)1 dangerous1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,664 miles
    Test number
    767645902105
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Note2 official permits swept area
    • NoteBrake fluid level indicator broke could cause moisture to enter brake fluid
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc pitted and worn OK for MOT
    • NoteOil level slightly low
    • NoteVery bad starting

  24. Pass35,034 miles (+5,331)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    915716801116
    • Note2 Official parking permits in swept area
    • NoteBad Starting
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low OK for MOT
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc pitted and worn but OK for MOT

  25. Fail29,703 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    130248610157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass29,703 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    811098010163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,360 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,360 miles
    Test number
    612005019127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,485 miles
    Test number
    290897818192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SDZ

Does LR05 SDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SDZ expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SDZ?
The MOT on LR05 SDZ expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SDZ done?
LR05 SDZ was recorded at 112,017 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has LR05 SDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SDZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 SDZ 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 SDZ find?
LR05 SDZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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