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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 WHMMOT history

LR05 WHM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

LR05 WHM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
186,300 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WHM was last recorded at 186,300 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 14,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,571 miles · 16 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
14,729 miles
Average per year
9,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,300 miles
  • 2021 – 171,571 miles
  • 2020 – 157,927 miles
  • 2019 – 145,384 miles
  • 2018 – 137,870 miles
  • 2017 – 131,401 miles
  • 2016 – 124,019 miles
  • 2015 – 117,568 miles
  • 2014 – 110,711 miles
  • 2013 – 103,882 miles
  • 2012 – 96,371 miles
  • 2011 – 89,167 miles
  • 2010 – 78,385 miles
  • 2009 – 66,957 miles
  • 2008 – 46,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Corrosion on rear subframe, rear suspension arms and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,300 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    186,300 miles
    Test number
    449341183108
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail186,300 miles (+14,729)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,300 miles
    Test number
    456574496075
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass171,571 miles (+13,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,571 miles
    Test number
    486574932255
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    157,927 miles
    Test number
    673842137003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,297 miles (+11,913)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,297 miles
    Test number
    245105294471
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,384 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    535698922894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,315 miles (+7,445)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    146741878420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,870 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,870 miles
    Test number
    813550088859
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe, rear suspension arms and suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail137,836 miles (+6,435)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,836 miles
    Test number
    498287624428
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe, rear suspension arms and suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass131,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    301891694472
    • AdvisoryRear sus rusty

  11. Fail131,398 miles (+7,379)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,398 miles
    Test number
    636958104723
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear sus rusty

  12. Pass124,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    959772420845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,019 miles (+6,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    419638894657
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass117,568 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    976231435174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    375441344144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,711 miles (+6,829)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    677820944153
    • FailureFront Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

  17. Pass103,882 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,882 miles
    Test number
    538600443104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,371 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    439561532190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,167 miles (+25)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,167 miles
    Test number
    247263951120
    • NoteDamage to o/s and n/s outer sills
    • NoteImbalance on front brake application

  20. Fail89,142 miles (+10,757)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,142 miles
    Test number
    709782951167
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteDamage to o/s and n/s outer sills
    • NoteImbalance on front brake application

  21. Pass78,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    623160240112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail78,385 miles (+1,584)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    540760140168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail76,801 miles (+9,844)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    543782280058
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter casing on handbrake lever, loose.

  24. Pass66,957 miles (+20,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    260637329459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    234129528464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WHM

Does LR05 WHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WHM expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WHM?
The MOT on LR05 WHM expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WHM done?
LR05 WHM was recorded at 186,300 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 9,909 miles a year.
Has LR05 WHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WHM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 WHM 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 WHM find?
LR05 WHM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 6 more.

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