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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 XWZMOT history

LR05 XWZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

LR05 XWZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2023
Mileage
182,936 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 XWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 XWZ was last recorded at 182,936 miles on 4 May 2022, 11,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2012: 100,589 miles, lower than 100,826 miles on 8 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,720 miles · 16 May 2019
Between the last two tests
11,216 miles
Average per year
9,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,936 miles
  • 2019 – 171,720 miles
  • 2018 – 163,989 miles
  • 2017 – 152,604 miles
  • 2016 – 140,762 miles
  • 2015 – 126,675 miles
  • 2014 – 115,395 miles
  • 2013 – 112,037 miles
  • 2012 – 100,589 miles
  • 2011 – 86,691 miles
  • 2010 – 71,653 miles
  • 2009 – 57,867 miles
  • 2008 – 44,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,936 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone 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, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front head lamps deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,936 miles (+11,216)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,936 miles
    Test number
    222747747549
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,720 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,720 miles
    Test number
    973132808391
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail171,717 miles (+7,728)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,717 miles
    Test number
    804935017658
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass163,989 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,989 miles
    Test number
    494685201737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,963 miles (+11,359)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,963 miles
    Test number
    987335277487
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass152,604 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,604 miles
    Test number
    680179632644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail152,604 miles (+11,842)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,604 miles
    Test number
    233762753226
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass140,762 miles (+14,087)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,762 miles
    Test number
    387828303482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryUneaven tread blocks on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

  9. Pass126,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    269360395029
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail126,675 miles (+11,280)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    675680195090
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass115,395 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,395 miles
    Test number
    709507694029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,037 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    435663463169
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass112,037 miles (+11,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    515513663146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass100,589 miles (-237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    939621362153
    • 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)

  15. Fail100,826 miles (+14,135)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,826 miles
    Test number
    919820262108
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass86,691 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    827885641193
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  17. Fail86,691 miles (+15,038)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    516585141150
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  18. Pass71,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    224726240140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,653 miles (+13,786)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    622806740171
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,867 miles (+13,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    944033649172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    441398028140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 XWZ

Does LR05 XWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 XWZ expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 XWZ?
The MOT on LR05 XWZ expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 XWZ done?
LR05 XWZ was recorded at 182,936 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 9,927 miles a year.
Has LR05 XWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 XWZ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 XWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 XWZ find?
LR05 XWZ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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