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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 SFXMOT history

LR05 SFX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LR05 SFX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,383 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SFX was last recorded at 111,383 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 9,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,703 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,680 miles
Average per year
4,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,383 miles
  • 2025 – 101,703 miles
  • 2023 – 94,422 miles
  • 2022 – 87,963 miles
  • 2021 – 78,733 miles
  • 2020 – 69,681 miles
  • 2019 – 60,683 miles
  • 2018 – 51,002 miles
  • 2017 – 49,095 miles
  • 2016 – 46,941 miles
  • 2015 – 44,397 miles
  • 2014 – 42,619 miles
  • 2013 – 40,301 miles
  • 2012 – 36,221 miles
  • 2011 – 32,126 miles
  • 2010 – 29,234 miles
  • 2009 – 26,411 miles
  • 2008 – 20,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,383 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,383 miles (+9,680)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,383 miles
    Test number
    320311799894
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass101,703 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,703 miles
    Test number
    124739243230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,422 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    580119751146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,420 miles (+6,457)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,420 miles
    Test number
    753161831867
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    802912215866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail87,963 miles (+9,230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    453007710371
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,733 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    656620003451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    854952331657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,681 miles (+8,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    634314009527
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    790703342696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,683 miles (+9,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    695379115790
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,002 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    875133059067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,095 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    276064549854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,941 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    201856556824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,397 miles (+1,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    477749225001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass42,619 miles (+2,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    968193724089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass40,301 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,301 miles
    Test number
    197405723439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,221 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,221 miles
    Test number
    598474022014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,126 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,126 miles
    Test number
    298635921005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,234 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,234 miles
    Test number
    903262010061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,411 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    930807829048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,808 miles
    Test number
    480739818132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SFX

Does LR05 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SFX is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SFX?
The MOT on LR05 SFX is valid until 4 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 SFX done?
LR05 SFX was recorded at 111,383 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
Has LR05 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SFX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 SFX 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 SFX find?
LR05 SFX passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 5 minor defects and 1 advisory: front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.

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