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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 WJKMOT history

LR05 WJK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR05 WJK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
205,245 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WJK was last recorded at 205,245 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 13,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,500 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,745 miles
Average per year
9,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,245 miles
  • 2025 – 191,500 miles
  • 2024 – 178,643 miles
  • 2023 – 163,982 miles
  • 2021 – 153,930 miles
  • 2020 – 144,169 miles
  • 2019 – 131,377 miles
  • 2018 – 126,786 miles
  • 2017 – 122,748 miles
  • 2016 – 117,480 miles
  • 2015 – 110,316 miles
  • 2014 – 102,829 miles
  • 2013 – 94,509 miles
  • 2012 – 85,696 miles
  • 2011 – 78,438 miles
  • 2010 – 65,620 miles
  • 2009 – 52,893 miles
  • 2008 – 36,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,245 miles (+13,745)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    205,245 miles
    Test number
    256472532695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,500 miles (+12,857)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    191,500 miles
    Test number
    361018530012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,643 miles (+14,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    178,643 miles
    Test number
    201218511375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,982 miles (+10,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,982 miles
    Test number
    246103836586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,930 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,930 miles
    Test number
    150075491998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,169 miles (+12,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,169 miles
    Test number
    266292597266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    621994594294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail131,377 miles (+4,591)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    650849960313
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass126,786 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    863812484383
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail126,785 miles (+4,037)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,785 miles
    Test number
    923577823910
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light 50% only working

  11. Pass122,748 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,748 miles
    Test number
    730732690894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,744 miles (+5,264)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,744 miles
    Test number
    861039279917
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass117,480 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    407879885479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,316 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    826929435192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass110,316 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    925219335102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,829 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,829 miles
    Test number
    795877454112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,509 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    468980653182
    • NoteEML light on

  18. Fail94,508 miles (+8,812)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    789840153102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on

  19. Pass85,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    929446162111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,696 miles (+7,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    817356662123
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,438 miles (+12,818)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    247657341195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,620 miles (+12,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    472084130115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,893 miles (+16,786)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,893 miles
    Test number
    380424369182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    610794428133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WJK

Does LR05 WJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 WJK is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WJK?
The MOT on LR05 WJK is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 WJK done?
LR05 WJK was recorded at 205,245 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,553 miles a year.
Has LR05 WJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WJK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 WJK 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 WJK find?
LR05 WJK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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