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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 WLBMOT history

LR05 WLB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2022.

LR05 WLB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
156,444 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WLB
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
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WLB was last recorded at 156,444 miles on 19 Sept 2022, 2,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,701 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,743 miles
Average per year
7,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,444 miles
  • 2021 – 153,701 miles
  • 2020 – 149,351 miles
  • 2019 – 144,101 miles
  • 2018 – 139,983 miles
  • 2017 – 135,302 miles
  • 2016 – 129,884 miles
  • 2015 – 122,296 miles
  • 2014 – 115,844 miles
  • 2013 – 108,237 miles
  • 2012 – 103,501 miles
  • 2011 – 87,188 miles
  • 2010 – 72,984 miles
  • 2009 – 60,978 miles
  • 2008 – 48,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,444 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,444 miles (+2,743)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,444 miles
    Test number
    161961431893
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,701 miles (+4,350)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,701 miles
    Test number
    280226863571
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,351 miles (+5,250)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    879506217254
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,101 miles (+4,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,101 miles
    Test number
    293523204738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,983 miles (+4,681)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,983 miles
    Test number
    521811069689
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,302 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,302 miles
    Test number
    731059963690
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail135,299 miles (+5,415)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,299 miles
    Test number
    943437952381
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass129,884 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    402701903864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail129,884 miles (+1,176)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    567113581395
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail128,708 miles (+6,412)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,708 miles
    Test number
    685580806022
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PADS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass122,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,296 miles
    Test number
    119498385109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,296 miles (+6,452)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,296 miles
    Test number
    877743985107
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass115,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    455647174124
    • NoteBrake pads warning light stays on

  14. Fail115,844 miles (+7,607)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    678305274174
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBrake pads warning light stays on

  15. Pass108,237 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    429914463167
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass103,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,501 miles
    Test number
    259826572266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail103,500 miles (+16,312)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    309036872253
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,188 miles (+14,204)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    987082651192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,984 miles (+12,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    760331820178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    332864609108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail60,978 miles (+12,947)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    702064209145
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    391027108117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WLB

Does LR05 WLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WLB expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WLB?
The MOT on LR05 WLB expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WLB done?
LR05 WLB was recorded at 156,444 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2022, an average of 7,515 miles a year.
Has LR05 WLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WLB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LR05 WLB 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 WLB find?
LR05 WLB passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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