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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 WRZMOT history

LR05 WRZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR05 WRZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,678 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WRZ was last recorded at 189,678 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,671 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,678 miles
  • 2025 – 189,671 miles
  • 2024 – 185,717 miles
  • 2023 – 173,277 miles
  • 2022 – 162,369 miles
  • 2021 – 153,333 miles
  • 2020 – 149,137 miles
  • 2019 – 141,569 miles
  • 2018 – 132,773 miles
  • 2017 – 121,240 miles
  • 2016 – 110,264 miles
  • 2015 – 101,620 miles
  • 2014 – 93,057 miles
  • 2013 – 84,480 miles
  • 2012 – 75,704 miles
  • 2011 – 66,400 miles
  • 2010 – 59,417 miles
  • 2009 – 50,288 miles
  • 2008 – 42,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,678 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,678 miles
    Test number
    999116423352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,671 miles (+3,954)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,671 miles
    Test number
    220211788919
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass185,717 miles (+12,440)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,717 miles
    Test number
    906471491384
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,277 miles (+10,908)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,277 miles
    Test number
    634508837774
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,369 miles (+1,492)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,369 miles
    Test number
    880271211697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,877 miles (+7,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,877 miles
    Test number
    408814840522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,333 miles
    Test number
    238107949841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail153,333 miles (+4,196)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,333 miles
    Test number
    635690669943
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass149,137 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    149,137 miles
    Test number
    943772748472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail149,137 miles (+7,568)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,137 miles
    Test number
    435098715901
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass141,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,569 miles
    Test number
    828218602168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail141,569 miles (+8,796)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,569 miles
    Test number
    564486343775
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass132,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,773 miles
    Test number
    207823765565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail132,773 miles (+11,533)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,773 miles
    Test number
    828838654781
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    709730959311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,240 miles (+10,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    429266060498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass110,264 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    526556222232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail110,244 miles (+8,624)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,244 miles
    Test number
    536868012373
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    365207205114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail101,620 miles (+8,563)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    406897805173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass93,057 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,057 miles
    Test number
    557324604114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,480 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    408011323123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,704 miles (+9,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    745990492061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,400 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    136857191005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,417 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    290587890000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,288 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    201465809137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    253062818135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,345 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    520762018166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR05 WRZ

Does LR05 WRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 WRZ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WRZ?
The MOT on LR05 WRZ is valid until 5 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 WRZ done?
LR05 WRZ was recorded at 189,678 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,319 miles a year.
Has LR05 WRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WRZ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 WRZ 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 WRZ find?
LR05 WRZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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