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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 ZTOMOT history

LR05 ZTO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LR05 ZTO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,755 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZTO was last recorded at 73,755 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,740 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,015 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,755 miles
  • 2025 – 71,740 miles
  • 2024 – 68,751 miles
  • 2023 – 66,905 miles
  • 2022 – 65,826 miles
  • 2021 – 62,966 miles
  • 2020 – 59,102 miles
  • 2019 – 55,323 miles
  • 2018 – 52,555 miles
  • 2017 – 51,856 miles
  • 2014 – 50,462 miles
  • 2013 – 46,326 miles
  • 2012 – 41,063 miles
  • 2011 – 36,907 miles
  • 2010 – 31,282 miles
  • 2008 – 16,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,755 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear registration plate lamps different colours

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,755 miles (+2,015)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    477505246345
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass71,740 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    641600055315
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamps different colours
  3. Fail71,738 miles (+2,987)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    888685343287
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamps different colours
  4. Pass68,751 miles (+1,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    425573024565
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s m/s (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,905 miles
    Test number
    523607554506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,905 miles (+1,079)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,905 miles
    Test number
    794123836551
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass65,826 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    499209326897
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail65,826 miles (+2,860)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    404279511119
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass62,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    409687231558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,966 miles (+3,864)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    124049476638
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass59,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    682071717647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,102 miles (+3,779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    960557579120
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  13. Pass55,323 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    394283313761
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  14. Fail55,322 miles (+2,767)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    478865505233
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass52,555 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    656546127437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,856 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    726775683944
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and also under tray.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass50,462 miles (+4,136)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,462 miles
    Test number
    536051004110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine on minimum
  18. Pass46,326 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    717167503193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,063 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,063 miles
    Test number
    758407302107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,907 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    835926191039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,282 miles (+14,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,282 miles
    Test number
    720500790093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,545 miles
    Test number
    370339618130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ZTO

Does LR05 ZTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZTO is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZTO?
The MOT on LR05 ZTO is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ZTO done?
LR05 ZTO was recorded at 73,755 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZTO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZTO 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 ZTO find?
LR05 ZTO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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