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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 WKBMOT history

LR05 WKB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 145,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.

LR05 WKB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2024
Mileage
145,254 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2023
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WKB
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
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2024
Latest MOT test
27 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WKB was last recorded at 145,254 miles on 27 May 2023, 9,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2018: 124,917 miles, lower than 286,691 miles on 12 Sept 2018.
  • 5 Mar 2022: 136,174 miles, lower than 136,703 miles on 27 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,174 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,080 miles
Average per year
5,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,254 miles
  • 2022 – 136,174 miles
  • 2018 – 124,917 miles
  • 2011 – 131,151 miles
  • 2010 – 112,751 miles
  • 2009 – 95,838 miles
  • 2008 – 55,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,254 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,254 miles (+9,080)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,254 miles
    Test number
    1978749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,174 miles (-529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,174 miles
    Test number
    492150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,703 miles
    Test number
    471439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    447062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,889 miles (+10,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,889 miles
    Test number
    446086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,917 miles (-161,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    19882714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail286,691 miles (+155,540)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,691 miles
    Test number
    19758523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,151 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    129401001206
    • NoteAirbag system showing a fault.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat, for safety reasons the seat belt was not tested.
  9. Fail131,106 miles (+18,355)2 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,106 miles
    Test number
    198351201208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAirbag system showing a fault.
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat, for safety reasons the seat belt was not tested.
  10. Pass112,751 miles (+69)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,751 miles
    Test number
    273312680408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet release handle needs attention.
  11. Fail112,682 miles (+16,844)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,682 miles
    Test number
    972581880145
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet release handle needs attention.
  12. Fail95,838 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    462276509155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass95,838 miles (+39,983)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    894026809114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    294895708479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WKB

Does LR05 WKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WKB expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WKB?
The MOT on LR05 WKB expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WKB done?
LR05 WKB was recorded at 145,254 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 5,914 miles a year.
Has LR05 WKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WKB has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 WKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 WKB find?
LR05 WKB passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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