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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 ZTFMOT history

LR05 ZTF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

LR05 ZTF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
115,772 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZTF was last recorded at 115,772 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 7,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2009: 47,464 miles, lower than 732,919 miles on 18 Apr 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,761 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,011 miles
Average per year
4,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,772 miles
  • 2023 – 108,761 miles
  • 2022 – 106,233 miles
  • 2021 – 104,310 miles
  • 2020 – 102,033 miles
  • 2019 – 97,579 miles
  • 2018 – 93,253 miles
  • 2017 – 89,047 miles
  • 2016 – 82,873 miles
  • 2015 – 78,392 miles
  • 2014 – 73,436 miles
  • 2013 – 68,983 miles
  • 2012 – 62,682 miles
  • 2011 – 56,252 miles
  • 2010 – 52,071 miles
  • 2009 – 47,464 miles
  • 2008 – 732,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,772 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,772 miles (+7,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    167476019854
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  2. Pass108,761 miles (+2,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    461601722807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres are cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres are cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass106,233 miles (+1,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,233 miles
    Test number
    799613061158
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMPS NEED POLISHING
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are badly cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass104,310 miles (+2,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    968334084681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /original tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded
  5. Pass102,033 miles (+4,454)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    355298310325
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass97,579 miles (+4,326)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    703249305544
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass93,253 miles (+4,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    316710071930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass89,047 miles (+6,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    437374936617
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass82,873 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    219570663876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,392 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    137411075030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,436 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    815328884058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,983 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    497673193063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,682 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    958150342100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,252 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    348274431105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,071 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,071 miles
    Test number
    372484830115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,464 miles (-685,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    373370749104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass732,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    732,919 miles
    Test number
    851939808191
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing but does not obscure drivers view of road
  18. Fail42,412 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,412 miles
    Test number
    653749608107
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing but does not obscure drivers view of road

Questions about LR05 ZTF

Does LR05 ZTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ZTF expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZTF?
The MOT on LR05 ZTF expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ZTF done?
LR05 ZTF was recorded at 115,772 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZTF has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2008.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 ZTF find?
LR05 ZTF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake grabbing slightly.

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