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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 TWYMOT history

LR05 TWY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LR05 TWY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,501 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TWY was last recorded at 101,501 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,545 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,956 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,501 miles
  • 2024 – 99,545 miles
  • 2023 – 96,588 miles
  • 2022 – 93,081 miles
  • 2021 – 87,503 miles
  • 2020 – 81,423 miles
  • 2019 – 76,649 miles
  • 2018 – 74,433 miles
  • 2017 – 71,667 miles
  • 2016 – 69,232 miles
  • 2015 – 66,730 miles
  • 2014 – 63,620 miles
  • 2013 – 59,901 miles
  • 2012 – 54,993 miles
  • 2011 – 50,231 miles
  • 2010 – 43,801 miles
  • 2009 – 33,177 miles
  • 2008 – 18,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    394678604265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,500 miles (+1,955)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,500 miles
    Test number
    226138864471
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,545 miles (+2,957)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    411128975886
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass96,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    620118794518
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail96,588 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    547113085424
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working and offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp is on

  6. Pass93,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    853639666130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,081 miles (+5,578)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    820213236542
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass87,503 miles (+6,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    438037311725
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass81,423 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    313654629960
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass76,649 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    926749365618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail76,649 miles (+2,216)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    326417240674
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,433 miles (+2,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    715553651837
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have minor brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged

  13. Pass71,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    873517743812
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail71,667 miles (+2,435)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    357774864627
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass69,232 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    335802952793
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Fail69,232 miles (+2,502)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    144778117264
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass66,730 miles (+3,110)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    769219145006
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish

  18. Pass63,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    338520254099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,620 miles (+3,719)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    876329044047
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass59,901 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,901 miles
    Test number
    497687353091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,993 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    835993752067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,231 miles (+6,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    806520151093
    • NoteDamage to offside outer sill panel.

  23. Pass43,801 miles (+10,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    142788440497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,177 miles (+14,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    664418659083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,598 miles
    Test number
    471145398068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TWY

Does LR05 TWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 TWY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TWY?
The MOT on LR05 TWY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 TWY done?
LR05 TWY was recorded at 101,501 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has LR05 TWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TWY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 TWY 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 TWY find?
LR05 TWY passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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