
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LR05 SMVMOT history
LR05 SMV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 134,946 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,266 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 SMV
- 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
- 28 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 SMV was last recorded at 134,946 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,879 miles · 17 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 67 miles
- Average per year
- 7,266 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 134,946 miles
- 2021 – 127,904 miles
- 2020 – 123,251 miles
- 2019 – 118,828 miles
- 2018 – 109,652 miles
- 2017 – 96,085 miles
- 2016 – 94,535 miles
- 2015 – 92,465 miles
- 2014 – 90,104 miles
- 2013 – 80,419 miles
- 2012 – 72,126 miles
- 2011 – 53,597 miles
- 2010 – 42,387 miles
- 2009 – 35,917 miles
- 2008 – 30,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,946 miles (+67)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 134,946 miles
- Test number
- 869330447237
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Fail134,879 miles (+6,975)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,879 miles
- Test number
- 613087309456
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall and deep cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight loose on top mounting
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass127,904 miles (+4,653)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 127,904 miles
- Test number
- 214748771319
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass123,251 miles (+4,423)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 123,251 miles
- Test number
- 983028142449
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,828 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 118,828 miles
- Test number
- 208359460654
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail118,824 miles (+9,172)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,824 miles
- Test number
- 609827076878
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass109,652 miles (+13,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 109,652 miles
- Test number
- 671724275683
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyre side wall damaged but no cords visable
Pass96,085 miles (+1,550)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 96,085 miles
- Test number
- 435486616801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,535 miles (+2,070)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,535 miles
- Test number
- 706362910006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,465 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 92,465 miles
- Test number
- 359403435189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,104 miles (+9,685)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 90,104 miles
- Test number
- 495532464284
- NoteAdvise both sides front tyres on 2/3mm
- NoteAdvise slight smear of grease on offside front c.v
Pass80,419 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 80,419 miles
- Test number
- 537370873252
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail80,419 miles (+8,293)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,419 miles
- Test number
- 995259463222
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,126 miles (+18,529)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 72,126 miles
- Test number
- 197930312216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,597 miles (+11,210)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,597 miles
- Test number
- 889797501215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 42,387 miles
- Test number
- 394548500497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,387 miles (+6,470)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,387 miles
- Test number
- 663288100242
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,917 miles (+5,432)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,917 miles
- Test number
- 593992299133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 30,485 miles
- Test number
- 522848898181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 SMV
- Does LR05 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 SMV expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 SMV?
- The MOT on LR05 SMV expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 SMV done?
- LR05 SMV was recorded at 134,946 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 7,266 miles a year.
- Has LR05 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 SMV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 SMV 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 SMV find?
- LR05 SMV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.
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