
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LR05 YTLMOT history
LR05 YTL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 184,011 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,254 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 YTL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 YTL was last recorded at 184,011 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 8,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 175,501 miles · 26 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,510 miles
- Average per year
- 11,254 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 184,011 miles
- 2021 – 175,501 miles
- 2019 – 165,548 miles
- 2018 – 159,854 miles
- 2017 – 155,465 miles
- 2016 – 154,735 miles
- 2015 – 138,954 miles
- 2014 – 124,245 miles
- 2013 – 108,511 miles
- 2012 – 94,467 miles
- 2011 – 77,667 miles
- 2010 – 60,909 miles
- 2009 – 45,797 miles
- 2008 – 28,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,011 miles (+8,510)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 184,011 miles
- Test number
- 986496677163
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,501 miles (+7)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 175,501 miles
- Test number
- 941001180196
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail175,494 miles (+9,946)10 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,494 miles
- Test number
- 280016369931
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,548 miles (+5,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 165,548 miles
- Test number
- 859324892783
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear shocker cover not secure
Pass159,854 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 159,854 miles
- Test number
- 909682783770
- AdvisoryNearside rear shocker cover not secure
Pass155,465 miles (+23)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 155,465 miles
- Test number
- 264940458967
- AdvisoryADVISE FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET 51% AND 16%
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Fail155,442 miles (+707)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,442 miles
- Test number
- 465998729337
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor x 2 (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryADVISE FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET 51% AND 16%
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass154,735 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 154,735 miles
- Test number
- 765113134850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,624 miles (+15,670)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,624 miles
- Test number
- 988748664109
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Pass138,954 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 138,954 miles
- Test number
- 389176225139
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOff side rear brake discs back plate corroded but secure at test time
Fail138,954 miles (+14,709)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,954 miles
- Test number
- 416017315132
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOff side rear brake discs back plate corroded but secure at test time
Pass124,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 124,245 miles
- Test number
- 215692224489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,245 miles (+15,734)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,245 miles
- Test number
- 275685214442
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,511 miles (+14,044)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 108,511 miles
- Test number
- 139519713117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,467 miles (+16,800)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 94,467 miles
- Test number
- 987573322112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBulb malfunction light on dash
- NoteEML on dash
- NoteTraction control light on dash
Pass77,667 miles (+146)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 77,667 miles
- Test number
- 325793021192
- NoteEml on dash
- NoteTraction control light on dash
Fail77,521 miles (+16,612)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,521 miles
- Test number
- 337188011149
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEml on dash
- NoteTraction control light on dash
Pass60,909 miles (+289)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 60,909 miles
- Test number
- 812196390038
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEML light on
Fail60,620 miles (+14,823)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,620 miles
- Test number
- 274840990010
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEML light on
Pass45,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,797 miles
- Test number
- 413209519198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,797 miles (+16,927)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,797 miles
- Test number
- 141829419182
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,870 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 28,870 miles
- Test number
- 614072228194
- NoteAdvise o/s front tyre starting to wear inner edge
Questions about LR05 YTL
- Does LR05 YTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 YTL expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 YTL?
- The MOT on LR05 YTL expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 YTL done?
- LR05 YTL was recorded at 184,011 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 11,254 miles a year.
- Has LR05 YTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 YTL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR05 YTL 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 YTL find?
- LR05 YTL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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