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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 YTAMOT history

LR05 YTA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LR05 YTA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,453 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YTA was last recorded at 120,453 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,754 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
5,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,453 miles
  • 2025 – 117,754 miles
  • 2024 – 113,691 miles
  • 2023 – 111,074 miles
  • 2022 – 107,315 miles
  • 2021 – 104,511 miles
  • 2020 – 102,643 miles
  • 2019 – 99,923 miles
  • 2018 – 96,434 miles
  • 2017 – 92,988 miles
  • 2016 – 90,451 miles
  • 2015 – 83,339 miles
  • 2014 – 76,550 miles
  • 2013 – 74,131 miles
  • 2011 – 56,801 miles
  • 2010 – 39,102 miles
  • 2009 – 23,175 miles
  • 2008 – 18,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • O/s wiper blade deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,453 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    247854092247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,754 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    208386781111
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear back plates corroded

  3. Pass113,691 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,691 miles
    Test number
    484096753741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,074 miles (+3,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,074 miles
    Test number
    811738405430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    613457210041
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail107,315 miles (+2,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    832530024186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    418179738763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,511 miles (+1,868)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    208717024393
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass102,643 miles (+2,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    565629530579
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/f side light dim

  10. Pass99,923 miles (+3,489)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    874456921774
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass96,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,434 miles
    Test number
    817669685437
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  12. Fail96,431 miles (+3,443)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,431 miles
    Test number
    879370434139
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  13. Pass92,988 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    701837473875
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade deteriorated

  14. Fail92,965 miles (+2,514)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    552467703933
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade deteriorated

  15. Pass90,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    664403649248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front CV gaiter

  16. Fail90,451 miles (+7,112)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    752358802358
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front CV gaiter

  17. Pass83,339 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    559329775068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,550 miles (+2,419)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    927706884018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  19. Pass74,131 miles (+17,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,131 miles
    Test number
    506425403124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass56,801 miles (+17,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    278937851208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,102 miles (+15,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    551509430112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,175 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    752416029189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,805 miles
    Test number
    403263138194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YTA

Does LR05 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YTA is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YTA?
The MOT on LR05 YTA is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 YTA done?
LR05 YTA was recorded at 120,453 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,539 miles a year.
Has LR05 YTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YTA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 YTA 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 YTA find?
LR05 YTA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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