Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
LR05 WLUMOT history
LR05 WLU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 169,670 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 WLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 WLU was last recorded at 169,670 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 21,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,803 miles · 19 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 21,867 miles
- Average per year
- 9,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,670 miles
- 2023 – 147,803 miles
- 2022 – 135,836 miles
- 2021 – 125,909 miles
- 2020 – 116,821 miles
- 2019 – 112,075 miles
- 2018 – 102,314 miles
- 2017 – 95,129 miles
- 2016 – 86,788 miles
- 2015 – 73,727 miles
- 2014 – 62,648 miles
- 2013 – 56,425 miles
- 2012 – 50,224 miles
- 2011 – 42,474 miles
- 2010 – 35,273 miles
- 2009 – 27,841 miles
- 2008 – 20,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,670 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,670 miles (+21,867)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 169,670 miles
- Test number
- 697739002627
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,803 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 147,803 miles
- Test number
- 912729687148
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail147,803 miles (+151)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,803 miles
- Test number
- 341217586201
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail147,652 miles (+11,816)1 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,652 miles
- Test number
- 111498366595
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective dont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,836 miles (+9,927)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 135,836 miles
- Test number
- 288655344038
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass125,909 miles (+9,088)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 125,909 miles
- Test number
- 757877500949
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,821 miles (+4,746)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 116,821 miles
- Test number
- 139345988400
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,075 miles
- Test number
- 778566098721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,075 miles (+9,761)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,075 miles
- Test number
- 293496799169
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass102,314 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 102,314 miles
- Test number
- 438128785024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,313 miles (+7,184)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,313 miles
- Test number
- 992586586488
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Split or insecure, still prevents the ingress of dirt
Pass95,129 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 95,129 miles
- Test number
- 595568374079
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail95,129 miles (+8,341)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,129 miles
- Test number
- 483736841060
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking from washer bottle. (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,788 miles (+13,061)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 86,788 miles
- Test number
- 953401180681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 73,727 miles
- Test number
- 398875695138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,727 miles (+11,079)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,727 miles
- Test number
- 395935595191
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,648 miles (+301)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,648 miles
- Test number
- 407796594100
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,347 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 62,347 miles
- Test number
- 846221024186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Fail62,346 miles (+5,921)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,346 miles
- Test number
- 927890824157
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,425 miles (+6,201)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,425 miles
- Test number
- 249053423437
- NoteOsr tyre wall and outer edge cracked
Fail50,224 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,224 miles
- Test number
- 439240532150
- Repaired at testVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass50,224 miles (+7,750)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 50,224 miles
- Test number
- 478310832163
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass42,474 miles (+7,201)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,474 miles
- Test number
- 615594601148
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSmall cracks in offside rear tyre
Pass35,273 miles (+7,432)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,273 miles
- Test number
- 680031710147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,841 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,841 miles
- Test number
- 231498899025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,838 miles (+7,579)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,838 miles
- Test number
- 290077399064
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail20,259 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,259 miles
- Test number
- 374714998055
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass20,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,259 miles
- Test number
- 653574898030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 WLU
- Does LR05 WLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 WLU expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 WLU?
- The MOT on LR05 WLU expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 WLU done?
- LR05 WLU was recorded at 169,670 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
- Has LR05 WLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 WLU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 WLU 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 WLU find?
- LR05 WLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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