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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.

LR05 YTL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass184,011 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Pass154,735 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,735 miles
    Test number
    765113134850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass124,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    124,245 miles
    Test number
    215692224489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass108,511 miles (+14,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,511 miles
    Test number
    139519713117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass45,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    413209519198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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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