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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 SNVMOT history

LR05 SNV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

LR05 SNV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,516 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SNV was last recorded at 123,516 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2008: 27,517 miles, lower than 27,547 miles on 2 Aug 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
123,512 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,516 miles
  • 2023 – 119,540 miles
  • 2022 – 114,998 miles
  • 2021 – 111,401 miles
  • 2020 – 107,230 miles
  • 2019 – 104,353 miles
  • 2018 – 100,498 miles
  • 2017 – 96,603 miles
  • 2016 – 92,682 miles
  • 2015 – 88,161 miles
  • 2014 – 82,553 miles
  • 2013 – 76,866 miles
  • 2012 – 67,260 miles
  • 2011 – 57,710 miles
  • 2010 – 45,702 miles
  • 2009 – 31,890 miles
  • 2008 – 27,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,516 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,516 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,516 miles
    Test number
    395392913598
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail123,512 miles (+3,972)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    728778220924
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass119,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    566255111286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,540 miles (+4,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    831862406181
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass114,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,998 miles
    Test number
    736770823870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail114,987 miles (+3,586)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,987 miles
    Test number
    144931281012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass111,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    607772720987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,401 miles (+4,171)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    972172100560
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    450699066601
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail107,230 miles (+2,877)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    180611646085
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass104,353 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    272169414110
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,353 miles (+3,855)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    874587818972
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    967139783427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail100,498 miles (+3,895)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    258940565949
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass96,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    892106237141
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail96,603 miles (+3,921)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    185563404037
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass92,682 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,682 miles
    Test number
    687777303435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass88,161 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,161 miles
    Test number
    278962705233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,553 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    485696094171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    586897393190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,866 miles (+9,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    697507293167
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass67,260 miles (+9,550)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,260 miles
    Test number
    629571402279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs corroded inner edge

  23. Pass57,710 miles (+12,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    916272931170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,702 miles (+13,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    333208010118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass31,890 miles (+4,373)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,890 miles
    Test number
    730170919205
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall cut but not sufficient to reach chords
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall cut but not sufficient to reach chords

  26. Pass27,517 miles (-30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,517 miles
    Test number
    101557818280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Fail27,547 miles (+1,981)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    521765818276
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Pass25,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,566 miles
    Test number
    531241478025
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Fail25,566 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,566 miles
    Test number
    943910078074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LR05 SNV

Does LR05 SNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SNV expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SNV?
The MOT on LR05 SNV expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SNV done?
LR05 SNV was recorded at 123,516 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
Has LR05 SNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SNV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 SNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 SNV find?
LR05 SNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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