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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 WHSMOT history

LR05 WHS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 210,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

LR05 WHS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
210,229 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WHS was last recorded at 210,229 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 4,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,486 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,743 miles
Average per year
9,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,229 miles
  • 2023 – 205,486 miles
  • 2022 – 199,846 miles
  • 2021 – 196,400 miles
  • 2019 – 186,540 miles
  • 2018 – 177,027 miles
  • 2017 – 168,812 miles
  • 2016 – 160,691 miles
  • 2015 – 149,937 miles
  • 2014 – 134,629 miles
  • 2013 – 120,277 miles
  • 2012 – 102,084 miles
  • 2011 – 80,967 miles
  • 2010 – 69,833 miles
  • 2009 – 60,578 miles
  • 2008 – 49,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front ENGINE OIL LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,229 miles
    Test number
    332488943033
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail210,229 miles (+4,743)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,229 miles
    Test number
    707334509626
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass205,486 miles (+238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    205,486 miles
    Test number
    421265464048
    • AdvisoryFront ENGINE OIL LOW

  4. Fail205,248 miles (+5,402)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,248 miles
    Test number
    936175802294
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ENGINE OIL LOW

  5. Pass199,846 miles (+3,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    199,846 miles
    Test number
    497505689124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass196,400 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    141515506613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHas a water leak

  7. Fail196,400 miles (+9,860)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    977632970183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHas a water leak

  8. Pass186,540 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    186,540 miles
    Test number
    877610405297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail186,526 miles (+9,499)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,526 miles
    Test number
    927022338019
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads worn low

  10. Pass177,027 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,027 miles
    Test number
    943825518050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

  11. Fail177,019 miles (+8,207)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,019 miles
    Test number
    308109693014
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

  12. Pass168,812 miles (+8,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,812 miles
    Test number
    748836505169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone rear bush perishing (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge near limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone rear bush perished (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly fogged (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge near wear limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass160,691 miles (+10,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,691 miles
    Test number
    927065133604
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass149,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,937 miles
    Test number
    905778615190
    • NoteEngine is leaking oil, off side outer cv gator is split

  15. Fail149,937 miles (+15,308)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,937 miles
    Test number
    228398815150
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine is leaking oil, off side outer cv gator is split

  16. Pass134,629 miles (+14,352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,629 miles
    Test number
    765955104158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,277 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    139960303123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass120,277 miles (+18,193)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    367540903148
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass102,084 miles (+21,117)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,084 miles
    Test number
    319928702137
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear door weather strip is insecure

  20. Pass80,967 miles (+11,134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,967 miles
    Test number
    478047891055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,833 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    680903600156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,578 miles (+11,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    810014609188
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass49,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    180657088065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WHS

Does LR05 WHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WHS expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WHS?
The MOT on LR05 WHS expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WHS done?
LR05 WHS was recorded at 210,229 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 9,682 miles a year.
Has LR05 WHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WHS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 WHS 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 WHS find?
LR05 WHS passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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