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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 WMEMOT history

LR05 WME is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR05 WME silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,278 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WME
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
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WME was last recorded at 68,278 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,311 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,967 miles
Average per year
2,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,278 miles
  • 2025 – 66,311 miles
  • 2024 – 64,370 miles
  • 2023 – 62,535 miles
  • 2022 – 60,364 miles
  • 2021 – 58,685 miles
  • 2020 – 57,437 miles
  • 2019 – 55,101 miles
  • 2018 – 52,441 miles
  • 2017 – 49,193 miles
  • 2016 – 45,803 miles
  • 2015 – 42,924 miles
  • 2014 – 39,194 miles
  • 2013 – 35,976 miles
  • 2012 – 35,055 miles
  • 2011 – 33,446 miles
  • 2010 – 31,013 miles
  • 2009 – 27,910 miles
  • 2008 – 26,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,278 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,278 miles (+1,967)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    686486749172
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,311 miles (+1,941)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    680412566183
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,370 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    753585226263
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Fail64,366 miles (+1,831)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    152320911167
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass62,535 miles (+2,171)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    980697499289
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass60,364 miles (+1,679)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    182620097805
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,685 miles (+1,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    416851849673
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass57,437 miles (+2,336)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    294733106236
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,101 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    280584528567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,441 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,441 miles
    Test number
    264502403888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,193 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    247463832692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,803 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    226450484517
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  13. Pass42,924 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,924 miles
    Test number
    537265675093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass39,194 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    618105684076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,976 miles (+921)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    305116763073
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass35,055 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,055 miles
    Test number
    716266982021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,446 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    188170691492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,013 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,013 miles
    Test number
    674510670066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,910 miles (+1,727)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,910 miles
    Test number
    910500039009
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.
    • NoteWear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.
  20. Pass26,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,183 miles
    Test number
    141255998057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WME

Does LR05 WME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 WME is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WME?
The MOT on LR05 WME is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 WME done?
LR05 WME was recorded at 68,278 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,343 miles a year.
Has LR05 WME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WME has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 WME 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 WME find?
LR05 WME passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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