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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 TXNMOT history

LR05 TXN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

LR05 TXN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
196,791 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TXN was last recorded at 196,791 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 17,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2010: 62,423 miles, lower than 105,114 miles on 26 Mar 2010.

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
178,853 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
17,938 miles
Average per year
9,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,791 miles
  • 2021 – 178,853 miles
  • 2020 – 176,690 miles
  • 2019 – 166,246 miles
  • 2018 – 154,279 miles
  • 2017 – 139,601 miles
  • 2016 – 127,217 miles
  • 2015 – 111,340 miles
  • 2014 – 92,717 miles
  • 2013 – 88,143 miles
  • 2012 – 82,270 miles
  • 2011 – 72,509 miles
  • 2010 – 62,423 miles
  • 2009 – 83,680 miles
  • 2008 – 62,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,791 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,791 miles
    Test number
    867810786207
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail196,791 miles (+17,938)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,791 miles
    Test number
    569910473347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass178,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,853 miles
    Test number
    353731775188
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant bottle low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,853 miles (+2,163)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,853 miles
    Test number
    326392669284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant bottle low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,690 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    176,690 miles
    Test number
    156518779557
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,690 miles (+10,444)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,690 miles
    Test number
    276951372972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,246 miles
    Test number
    758063471803
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pads worn very low
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear shock leaking
    • AdvisorySmall hole in n/s/outer cv boot

  8. Fail166,246 miles (+11,967)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,246 miles
    Test number
    242357222447
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polish (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polish (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pads worn very low
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear shock leaking
    • AdvisorySmall hole in n/s/outer cv boot

  9. Pass154,279 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,279 miles
    Test number
    782214772772
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  10. Fail154,279 miles (+14,678)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,279 miles
    Test number
    361093147589
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Pass139,601 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,601 miles
    Test number
    642718236407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail139,600 miles (+12,383)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,600 miles
    Test number
    286109176244
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has heavy wear on the inner edge 225 40 r 18
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth 225 40 r 18
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread which is in a non repairable position 225 40 r 18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass127,217 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    342246719235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail127,216 miles (+15,876)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,216 miles
    Test number
    435523095536
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,340 miles (+609)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    135559455095
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail110,731 miles (+18,014)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,731 miles
    Test number
    388622955022
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f inner steering arm very bad but ot mot testable

  17. Pass92,717 miles (+4,574)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,717 miles
    Test number
    246896564066
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass88,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    249993863050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,143 miles (+5,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    128301363018
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail82,270 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,270 miles
    Test number
    278058862196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,270 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,270 miles
    Test number
    729028762104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    128352561168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass72,509 miles (+10,086)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    439002361189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,423 miles (-42,691)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,423 miles
    Test number
    420363270179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,114 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,114 miles
    Test number
    364715680019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are feathering on the edges.
    • NoteWipres.

  26. Fail105,112 miles (+21,432)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    184365880481
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are feathering on the edges.
    • NoteWipres.

  27. Pass83,680 miles (+20,769)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    150091099475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,911 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    303509698092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteThe o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

  29. Pass62,911 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    323419598013
    • NoteThe o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Questions about LR05 TXN

Does LR05 TXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TXN expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TXN?
The MOT on LR05 TXN expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TXN done?
LR05 TXN was recorded at 196,791 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 9,632 miles a year.
Has LR05 TXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TXN has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 TXN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 TXN find?
LR05 TXN passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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