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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 ZTMMOT history

LR05 ZTM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR05 ZTM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,894 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZTM was last recorded at 98,894 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,798 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,894 miles
  • 2024 – 97,798 miles
  • 2023 – 96,233 miles
  • 2022 – 93,747 miles
  • 2021 – 90,622 miles
  • 2020 – 86,160 miles
  • 2019 – 81,291 miles
  • 2018 – 78,493 miles
  • 2017 – 76,347 miles
  • 2016 – 73,638 miles
  • 2015 – 71,388 miles
  • 2014 – 68,448 miles
  • 2013 – 58,634 miles
  • 2012 – 48,740 miles
  • 2011 – 39,194 miles
  • 2010 – 33,258 miles
  • 2009 – 24,292 miles
  • 2008 – 20,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,894 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,894 miles (+1,096)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,894 miles
    Test number
    434320555010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,798 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    887437490165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded/weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,798 miles (+1,565)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    554912710066
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded/weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,233 miles (+2,486)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    372984711714
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill weak and corroded

  5. Pass93,747 miles (+3,125)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    834198574474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,622 miles (+4,462)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,622 miles
    Test number
    801022416721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,160 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    749233117722
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,158 miles (+4,867)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,158 miles
    Test number
    543122137138
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,291 miles (+2,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    628770996475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s h/light lens cover poor condition

  10. Pass78,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,493 miles
    Test number
    261762323857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail78,493 miles (+2,146)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,493 miles
    Test number
    635865353354
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass76,347 miles (+2,709)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    539627416410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres [sidewalls perished]
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass73,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    488351232187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryO/s h/lt lens cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear pads 91% worn

  14. Fail73,638 miles (+2,250)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    824140723285
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryO/s h/lt lens cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear pads 91% worn

  15. Pass71,388 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,388 miles
    Test number
    267277845460
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail71,333 miles (+2,885)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    227022045468
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteE M LIGHT ON

  17. Pass68,448 miles (+9,814)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    499670734119
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings showing slight wear
    • NoteDamage to n/s and o/s
    • NoteN/s/f main beam bulb/headlight deterioated

  18. Pass58,634 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    357364743110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,740 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,740 miles
    Test number
    788983702125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    245517511115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,194 miles (+5,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    508147011113
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass33,258 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    361561510141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,292 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,292 miles
    Test number
    794614059090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    554148508198
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 ZTM

Does LR05 ZTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZTM is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZTM?
The MOT on LR05 ZTM is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ZTM done?
LR05 ZTM was recorded at 98,894 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZTM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZTM 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 ZTM find?
LR05 ZTM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 10 more.

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