Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR05 WHPMOT history
LR05 WHP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 213,511 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 WHP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 WHP was last recorded at 213,511 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 16,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 197,461 miles · 9 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,050 miles
- Average per year
- 9,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 213,511 miles
- 2024 – 197,461 miles
- 2023 – 187,158 miles
- 2022 – 171,565 miles
- 2021 – 156,651 miles
- 2020 – 151,942 miles
- 2019 – 144,940 miles
- 2018 – 140,007 miles
- 2017 – 133,533 miles
- 2016 – 127,406 miles
- 2015 – 121,055 miles
- 2014 – 114,085 miles
- 2013 – 105,057 miles
- 2012 – 93,440 miles
- 2011 – 83,547 miles
- 2010 – 70,139 miles
- 2009 – 59,340 miles
- 2008 – 51,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,511 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the catalytic converter
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are slightly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear silencer outer skin is slightly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,511 miles (+16,050)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 213,511 miles
- Test number
- 116855457695
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front
Pass197,461 miles (+10,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 197,461 miles
- Test number
- 882373451584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
Pass187,158 miles (+15,593)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 187,158 miles
- Test number
- 586076947150
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside rear light cluster cracked
Pass171,565 miles (+14,914)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 171,565 miles
- Test number
- 250872388584
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,651 miles (+4,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 156,651 miles
- Test number
- 621673781223
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass151,942 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 151,942 miles
- Test number
- 857843532546
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin is slightly corroded.
Fail151,942 miles (+7,002)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,942 miles
- Test number
- 874257608603
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin is slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryTailgate cant be opened so unable to inspect the boot floor
Pass144,940 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 144,940 miles
- Test number
- 127586604005
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,940 miles (+4,933)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,940 miles
- Test number
- 135210886260
- MajorBrake cable guide defective and affecting operation outer cable collapsed (1.1.15 (d))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass140,007 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,007 miles
- Test number
- 931699292231
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail140,007 miles (+6,474)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,007 miles
- Test number
- 720404721573
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass133,533 miles (+6,127)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 133,533 miles
- Test number
- 350104580903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaugst box outer skin corroded
Pass127,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 127,406 miles
- Test number
- 362704375555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,406 miles (+6,351)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,406 miles
- Test number
- 713960732217
- Repaired at testFront Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 121,055 miles
- Test number
- 426581575043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,055 miles (+6,970)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,055 miles
- Test number
- 608701375023
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,085 miles (+9,028)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 114,085 miles
- Test number
- 519370374005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,057 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,057 miles
- Test number
- 186611073049
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,057 miles (+11,617)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 105,057 miles
- Test number
- 719521873032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,440 miles (+9,893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 93,440 miles
- Test number
- 689132072035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,547 miles (+13,408)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 83,547 miles
- Test number
- 268702151075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 70,139 miles
- Test number
- 461996050037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,139 miles (+10,799)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,139 miles
- Test number
- 700026050077
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass59,340 miles (+8,034)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,340 miles
- Test number
- 124514449419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,306 miles
- Test number
- 224535438163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,306 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,306 miles
- Test number
- 252685838490
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about LR05 WHP
- Does LR05 WHP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 WHP expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 WHP?
- The MOT on LR05 WHP expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 WHP done?
- LR05 WHP was recorded at 213,511 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 9,598 miles a year.
- Has LR05 WHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 WHP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR05 WHP 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 WHP find?
- LR05 WHP passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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