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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 TXHMOT history

LR05 TXH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

LR05 TXH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
203,768 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TXH was last recorded at 203,768 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 3,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,121 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,647 miles
Average per year
8,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,768 miles
  • 2021 – 200,121 miles
  • 2020 – 196,998 miles
  • 2019 – 193,049 miles
  • 2018 – 190,130 miles
  • 2017 – 188,672 miles
  • 2016 – 179,043 miles
  • 2015 – 166,539 miles
  • 2014 – 154,512 miles
  • 2013 – 145,952 miles
  • 2012 – 136,983 miles
  • 2011 – 128,621 miles
  • 2010 – 120,983 miles
  • 2009 – 110,271 miles
  • 2008 – 85,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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.

  • Exhaust centre sleeve slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both head lights slightly misted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine cover / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass203,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    203,768 miles
    Test number
    866057339885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))
  2. Fail203,767 miles (+3,646)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,767 miles
    Test number
    739995768713
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust split in two no gases rear tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section split in two (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))
  3. Pass200,121 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    200,121 miles
    Test number
    945288424406
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve slightly deteriorated
  4. Fail200,095 miles (+3,097)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,095 miles
    Test number
    976292810666
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle section outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle section outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle to front section outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass196,998 miles (+3,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    196,998 miles
    Test number
    683632021498
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront wing/wheel arch slightly corroded
  6. Pass193,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,049 miles
    Test number
    393137059727
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail193,049 miles (+2,919)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,049 miles
    Test number
    657635551908
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass190,130 miles (+1,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    190,130 miles
    Test number
    232550074583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass188,672 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    188,672 miles
    Test number
    670783784000
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  10. Fail188,671 miles (+9,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,671 miles
    Test number
    314531216107
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass179,043 miles (+215)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    179,043 miles
    Test number
    819153089039
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights slightly misted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNear side rear shocker shroud detached
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail178,828 miles (+12,289)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,828 miles
    Test number
    195342547646
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights slightly misted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNear side rear shocker shroud detached
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass166,539 miles (+1)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    166,539 miles
    Test number
    667841285164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail166,538 miles (+12,026)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,538 miles
    Test number
    216510585173
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass154,512 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    154,512 miles
    Test number
    819274964167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,952 miles (+8,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    145,952 miles
    Test number
    398281373165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass136,983 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    136,983 miles
    Test number
    475930372136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,621 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,621 miles
    Test number
    859683571145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,983 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    101362080168
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass120,983 miles (+10,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    370092480168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,271 miles (+25,209)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    110,271 miles
    Test number
    774928619199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    253281908413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,062 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    821481508106
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LR05 TXH

Does LR05 TXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TXH expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TXH?
The MOT on LR05 TXH expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TXH done?
LR05 TXH was recorded at 203,768 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 8,148 miles a year.
Has LR05 TXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TXH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 TXH 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 TXH find?
LR05 TXH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing.

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