Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 WHUMOT history

LR05 WHU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR05 WHU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
177,868 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,981 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR05 WHU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WHU
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 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 WHU was last recorded at 177,868 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 12,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,838 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,030 miles
Average per year
7,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,868 miles
  • 2025 – 165,838 miles
  • 2024 – 154,635 miles
  • 2023 – 141,374 miles
  • 2022 – 129,909 miles
  • 2021 – 113,820 miles
  • 2019 – 86,547 miles
  • 2018 – 73,352 miles
  • 2017 – 62,987 miles
  • 2016 – 62,708 miles
  • 2015 – 61,927 miles
  • 2014 – 61,568 miles
  • 2013 – 60,991 miles
  • 2012 – 59,326 miles
  • 2011 – 55,170 miles
  • 2010 – 51,007 miles
  • 2009 – 42,168 miles
  • 2008 – 35,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,868 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear trail arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,868 miles (+12,030)1 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,868 miles
    Test number
    842644816007
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear trail arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,838 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,838 miles
    Test number
    600458282269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,412 miles (+10,777)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,412 miles
    Test number
    789715341706
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass154,635 miles (+13,261)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,635 miles
    Test number
    939020039339
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,374 miles
    Test number
    811904601033
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail141,374 miles (+11,465)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,374 miles
    Test number
    605261391155
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass129,909 miles (+28)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    282561880095
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken middle section
    • AdvisoryTurbo hose disconnected offside front intercooler

  8. Fail129,881 miles (+16,061)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,881 miles
    Test number
    981032553417
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken middle section
    • AdvisoryTurbo hose disconnected offside front intercooler

  9. Pass113,820 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    305806254607
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,803 miles (+27,256)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,803 miles
    Test number
    823308879936
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,547 miles (+13,195)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    483358602722
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,352 miles (+10,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,352 miles
    Test number
    556493032892
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass62,987 miles (+279)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,987 miles
    Test number
    930190003935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass62,708 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    441564194055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    136944735172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,927 miles (+359)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    478314435146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass61,568 miles (+577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    176258244195
    • NoteNearside rear brake caliper not returning to 'fully off'

  18. Pass60,991 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    238539043407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,326 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    698388132192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,170 miles (+4,163)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,170 miles
    Test number
    355488131118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear park brake lever on caliper not returning to fully off position when brakes released
    • NotePark brake effort imbalance 51%

  21. Pass51,007 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    763104330179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  22. Fail51,007 miles (+8,839)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    301564130128
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  23. Pass42,168 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    643148639114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    860591628126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WHU

Does LR05 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WHU expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WHU?
The MOT on LR05 WHU expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WHU done?
LR05 WHU was recorded at 177,868 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
Has LR05 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WHU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 WHU 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 WHU find?
LR05 WHU failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 10 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR05W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.