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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 YTPMOT history

LR05 YTP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

LR05 YTP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,797 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YTP was last recorded at 146,797 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 11,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,377 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,420 miles
Average per year
7,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,797 miles
  • 2024 – 135,377 miles
  • 2023 – 120,406 miles
  • 2022 – 109,253 miles
  • 2021 – 106,089 miles
  • 2020 – 97,804 miles
  • 2019 – 86,901 miles
  • 2018 – 79,845 miles
  • 2017 – 73,912 miles
  • 2016 – 63,907 miles
  • 2014 – 44,971 miles
  • 2013 – 43,691 miles
  • 2012 – 41,072 miles
  • 2011 – 36,770 miles
  • 2010 – 33,172 miles
  • 2009 – 28,300 miles
  • 2008 – 22,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,797 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear tyre repair plug fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,797 miles (+11,420)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    269008705489
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass135,377 miles (+9,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    894646797172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre got small cut on side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,205 miles (+5,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,205 miles
    Test number
    394037650533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass120,406 miles (+11,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,406 miles
    Test number
    748112893166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    976909734752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre repair plug fitted
  6. Fail109,253 miles (+3,164)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    570878795420
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre repair plug fitted
  7. Pass106,089 miles (+8,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    762141824546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass97,804 miles (+10,903)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    553058194095
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,901 miles (+7,056)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,901 miles
    Test number
    265973024354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass79,845 miles (+5,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    435783801601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass73,912 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    533955791522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,683 miles (+9,776)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    403905781162
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlamp Patterns Poor
  13. Pass63,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    337909172605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,907 miles (+18,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    362488769001
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass44,971 miles (+22)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    998246194118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside fron tyre is deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail44,949 miles (+1,258)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    128615994173
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside fron tyre is deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is deteriorated and has nail
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass43,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    727860303291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,691 miles (+2,619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    926840303269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass41,072 miles (+4,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    278722702289
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished
  20. Pass36,770 miles (+3,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    726079391152
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly perished
  21. Pass33,172 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    513668080184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,300 miles (+5,407)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    580468729146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  23. Pass22,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,893 miles
    Test number
    291146038130
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR05 YTP

Does LR05 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YTP expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YTP?
The MOT on LR05 YTP expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YTP done?
LR05 YTP was recorded at 146,797 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 7,118 miles a year.
Has LR05 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YTP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 YTP 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 YTP find?
LR05 YTP passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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