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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 BFVMOT history

LS05 BFV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

LS05 BFV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
171,689 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2021
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BFV was last recorded at 171,689 miles on 10 Aug 2021, 17,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,554 miles · 16 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
17,135 miles
Average per year
10,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 171,689 miles
  • 2019 – 154,554 miles
  • 2018 – 146,349 miles
  • 2017 – 137,656 miles
  • 2016 – 125,173 miles
  • 2015 – 117,698 miles
  • 2014 – 102,105 miles
  • 2013 – 83,654 miles
  • 2012 – 76,424 miles
  • 2011 – 69,125 miles
  • 2010 – 59,118 miles
  • 2009 – 43,919 miles
  • 2008 – 32,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside front brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    721109927280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,689 miles
    Test number
    292947615070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    822993253579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,554 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,554 miles
    Test number
    472026248108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,349 miles (+8,693)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,349 miles
    Test number
    809115153562
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass137,656 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,656 miles
    Test number
    688575337284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit deteriorated
  7. Fail137,642 miles (+12,469)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,642 miles
    Test number
    194759465886
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit deteriorated
  8. Pass125,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    368920169143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,173 miles (+7,475)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    905888947824
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass117,698 miles (+15,593)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,698 miles
    Test number
    215628435152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  11. Pass102,105 miles (+18,451)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    639589134118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,654 miles (+7,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    239589713157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass76,424 miles (+7,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    545135142156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass69,125 miles (+10,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    946250461175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass59,118 miles (+15,199)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    211605050482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,919 miles (+11,871)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    272172769414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,048 miles
    Test number
    960449458182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 BFV

Does LS05 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BFV expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BFV?
The MOT on LS05 BFV expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BFV done?
LS05 BFV was recorded at 171,689 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2021, an average of 10,599 miles a year.
Has LS05 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BFV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LS05 BFV 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 LS05 BFV find?
LS05 BFV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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