
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LS05 BFXMOT history
LS05 BFX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 193,337 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 BFX
- 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
- 19 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 BFX was last recorded at 193,337 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,336 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 193,337 miles
- 2024 – 183,009 miles
- 2023 – 174,499 miles
- 2022 – 166,949 miles
- 2021 – 160,455 miles
- 2020 – 156,044 miles
- 2019 – 153,763 miles
- 2018 – 147,048 miles
- 2016 – 129,132 miles
- 2015 – 122,175 miles
- 2014 – 113,448 miles
- 2013 – 106,125 miles
- 2012 – 97,073 miles
- 2011 – 85,463 miles
- 2010 – 68,437 miles
- 2009 – 52,629 miles
- 2008 – 38,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryN/S and O/S outer sills corroded holed in multiple places but not effecting structural integrity of any component mounting point using testing guide Diagrams 15 diagrams 3 and 4 showing outer sills not included. Advise sill replacement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has surface corrosion close to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has surface corrosion close to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,337 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 193,337 miles
- Test number
- 441395338284
- AdvisoryN/S and O/S outer sills corroded holed in multiple places but not effecting structural integrity of any component mounting point using testing guide Diagrams 15 diagrams 3 and 4 showing outer sills not included. Advise sill replacement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has surface corrosion close to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has surface corrosion close to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail193,336 miles (+10,327)11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,336 miles
- Test number
- 639048892229
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,009 miles (+8,510)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 183,009 miles
- Test number
- 323270689855
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,499 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 174,499 miles
- Test number
- 405422672927
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail174,498 miles (+7,549)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,498 miles
- Test number
- 439450853104
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,949 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 166,949 miles
- Test number
- 107396799777
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion @ osf wing/arch
- AdvisorySlight travel @ park brake lever
- AdvisorySlight travel @ park brake lever
Fail166,949 miles (+6,494)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,949 miles
- Test number
- 477878703256
- 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion @ osf wing/arch
- AdvisorySlight travel @ park brake lever
- AdvisorySlight travel @ park brake lever
Pass160,455 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 160,455 miles
- Test number
- 668344473386
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,455 miles (+4,411)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,455 miles
- Test number
- 645681256296
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,044 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 156,044 miles
- Test number
- 943984911534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,763 miles (+6,715)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 153,763 miles
- Test number
- 917278102009
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight body damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass147,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 147,048 miles
- Test number
- 623213412024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,048 miles (+17,916)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,048 miles
- Test number
- 365741050335
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass129,132 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 129,132 miles
- Test number
- 550891156226
- 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)
Fail129,132 miles (+6,957)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,132 miles
- Test number
- 595149975312
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
Pass122,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,175 miles
- Test number
- 349188615438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,175 miles (+8,727)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,175 miles
- Test number
- 247765315240
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass113,448 miles (+7,323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,448 miles
- Test number
- 215024474487
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass106,125 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 106,125 miles
- Test number
- 726969073160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail106,125 miles (+9,052)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,125 miles
- Test number
- 989702173176
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass97,073 miles (+11,610)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 97,073 miles
- Test number
- 619914172130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,463 miles (+17,026)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 85,463 miles
- Test number
- 648489381119
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)
Pass68,437 miles (+15,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 68,437 miles
- Test number
- 240408190145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,629 miles (+14,496)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 52,629 miles
- Test number
- 201041879114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,133 miles
- Test number
- 792240678160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 BFX
- Does LS05 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 BFX expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 BFX?
- The MOT on LS05 BFX expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 BFX done?
- LS05 BFX was recorded at 193,337 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 9,296 miles a year.
- Has LS05 BFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 BFX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 BFX 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 BFX find?
- LS05 BFX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: n/s and o/s outer sills corroded holed in multiple places but not effecting structural integrity of any component mounting point using testing guide diagrams 15 diagrams 3 and 4 showing outer sills not included. advise sill replacement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface corrosion close to axle mounting point, and 2 more.
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