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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 VCTMOT history

LR05 VCT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

LR05 VCT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
131,477 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VCT was last recorded at 131,477 miles on 22 Jan 2021, 9,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,204 miles · 25 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
9,273 miles
Average per year
7,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,477 miles
  • 2019 – 122,204 miles
  • 2018 – 115,861 miles
  • 2017 – 107,160 miles
  • 2016 – 102,996 miles
  • 2015 – 96,176 miles
  • 2014 – 88,758 miles
  • 2013 – 76,662 miles
  • 2012 – 67,499 miles
  • 2011 – 59,751 miles
  • 2010 – 52,842 miles
  • 2009 – 44,390 miles
  • 2008 – 33,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Outer cv boot slight cut still stoping ingresss of dirt etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    821028541737
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    986257529113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern both front head lights

  3. Fail131,477 miles (+9,273)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    112800328573
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern both front head lights

  4. Pass122,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,204 miles
    Test number
    574527798624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light damaged

  5. Fail122,204 miles (+6,343)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,204 miles
    Test number
    808432824825
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light damaged

  6. Pass115,861 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,861 miles
    Test number
    263334448470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slight cut still stoping ingresss of dirt etc

  7. Fail115,694 miles (+8,534)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    128991534392
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slight cut still stoping ingresss of dirt etc

  8. Pass107,160 miles (+4,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,160 miles
    Test number
    870088273917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass102,996 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,996 miles
    Test number
    517300245917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edges

  10. Fail102,994 miles (+6,818)1 failure14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    915243819358
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edges

  11. Pass96,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    407302205285
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail96,176 miles (+7,418)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    255922005262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass88,758 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    607176504293
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear pads low

  14. Fail88,758 miles (+12,096)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    546215704260
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear pads low

  15. Pass76,662 miles (+9,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    988885213110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass67,499 miles (+7,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    269306512134
    • NoteOffside front fog light is cracked

  17. Pass59,751 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    527499901116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,842 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    290574010172
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass52,842 miles (+8,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    633504710157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass44,390 miles (+10,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    254797819457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,873 miles
    Test number
    724189618109
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 VCT

Does LR05 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VCT expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VCT?
The MOT on LR05 VCT expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VCT done?
LR05 VCT was recorded at 131,477 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2021, an average of 7,663 miles a year.
Has LR05 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VCT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 VCT 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 VCT find?
LR05 VCT passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side slightly cloudy; rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sill area; rear lower subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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