Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR05 XWVMOT history
LR05 XWV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 162,712 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,297 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 XWV
- 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 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 XWV was last recorded at 162,712 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,404 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,308 miles
- Average per year
- 7,297 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,712 miles
- 2025 – 154,404 miles
- 2024 – 146,195 miles
- 2023 – 136,461 miles
- 2022 – 130,748 miles
- 2021 – 126,831 miles
- 2020 – 123,869 miles
- 2019 – 118,737 miles
- 2018 – 112,763 miles
- 2017 – 106,270 miles
- 2016 – 98,957 miles
- 2015 – 89,594 miles
- 2014 – 81,935 miles
- 2013 – 73,810 miles
- 2011 – 63,839 miles
- 2010 – 55,424 miles
- 2009 – 48,061 miles
- 2008 – 36,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,712 miles
- MinorNearside 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 pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,712 miles (+8,308)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 162,712 miles
- Test number
- 496521268324
- MinorNearside 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 pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass154,404 miles (+8,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 154,404 miles
- Test number
- 611279246501
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass146,195 miles (+9,734)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 146,195 miles
- Test number
- 103603478721
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,461 miles (+5,713)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 136,461 miles
- Test number
- 685537186333
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,748 miles (+3,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 130,748 miles
- Test number
- 509214438363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,831 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 126,831 miles
- Test number
- 442225809585
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight inner edge wear
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
Fail126,831 miles (+2,962)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,831 miles
- Test number
- 600702674729
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & 3 nails (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight inner edge wear
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
Pass123,869 miles (+5,132)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 123,869 miles
- Test number
- 566729301203
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,737 miles (+5,974)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 118,737 miles
- Test number
- 923732323271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,763 miles (+6,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 112,763 miles
- Test number
- 342510553385
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perrished (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,270 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 106,270 miles
- Test number
- 465646208971
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass98,957 miles (+9,363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,957 miles
- Test number
- 677587149257
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Pass89,594 miles (+7,659)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,594 miles
- Test number
- 198439255086
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,935 miles (+8,125)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,935 miles
- Test number
- 147310564463
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,810 miles (+9,971)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,810 miles
- Test number
- 425254963051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,839 miles (+8,415)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 63,839 miles
- Test number
- 187259011343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,424 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 344724520366
- NoteOsr brake disc scored
Fail55,424 miles (+7,363)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 760804320392
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- NoteOsr brake disc scored
Pass48,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 48,061 miles
- Test number
- 640213829393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,060 miles (+11,244)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,060 miles
- Test number
- 490663829397
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass36,816 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 36,816 miles
- Test number
- 923965728315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,757 miles2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,757 miles
- Test number
- 783597218314
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LR05 XWV
- Does LR05 XWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 XWV is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 XWV?
- The MOT on LR05 XWV is valid until 4 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 XWV done?
- LR05 XWV was recorded at 162,712 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,297 miles a year.
- Has LR05 XWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 XWV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR05 XWV 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 XWV find?
- LR05 XWV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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