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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR05 WCFMOT history

LR05 WCF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

LR05 WCF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
182,082 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WCF was last recorded at 182,082 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 4,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2015: 107,794 miles, lower than 941,800 miles on 24 May 2014.

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
177,196 miles · 12 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,886 miles
Average per year
10,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,082 miles
  • 2020 – 177,196 miles
  • 2019 – 167,108 miles
  • 2018 – 155,989 miles
  • 2017 – 137,998 miles
  • 2016 – 125,221 miles
  • 2015 – 107,853 miles
  • 2014 – 941,800 miles
  • 2013 – 84,016 miles
  • 2012 – 75,469 miles
  • 2011 – 66,946 miles
  • 2010 – 56,116 miles
  • 2009 – 45,407 miles
  • 2008 – 33,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,082 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,082 miles (+4,886)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,082 miles
    Test number
    154742256804
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass177,196 miles (+10,088)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,196 miles
    Test number
    189187045740
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,108 miles (+11,119)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,108 miles
    Test number
    909290017939
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass155,989 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,989 miles
    Test number
    814411232428
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail155,989 miles (+17,991)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,989 miles
    Test number
    431505032391
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass137,998 miles (+12,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,998 miles
    Test number
    801884732568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damage

  7. Pass125,221 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,221 miles
    Test number
    379238361161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,676 miles (+16,823)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,676 miles
    Test number
    233171958377
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass107,853 miles (+59)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,853 miles
    Test number
    237273955425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail107,794 miles (-834,006)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,794 miles
    Test number
    657690455195
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass941,800 miles (+847,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    941,800 miles
    Test number
    819684544148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail94,494 miles (+10,478)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,494 miles
    Test number
    189387534194
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,016 miles (+8,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    267064033469
    • NoteSmall pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot. slight play in o/s/f lower wish bone bush.

  14. Pass75,469 miles (+8,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    819449122167
    • 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)

  15. Pass66,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    418751841113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,946 miles (+10,830)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    968491641152
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear disc brakes worn thin

  17. Pass56,116 miles (+10,709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    381515430187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass45,407 miles (+11,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    823259229125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass33,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,919 miles
    Test number
    640229128101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WCF

Does LR05 WCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WCF expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WCF?
The MOT on LR05 WCF expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WCF done?
LR05 WCF was recorded at 182,082 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 10,689 miles a year.
Has LR05 WCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WCF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 WCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 WCF find?
LR05 WCF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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