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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.

LS05 BFX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass193,337 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass156,044 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,044 miles
    Test number
    943984911534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass147,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,048 miles
    Test number
    623213412024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass122,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,175 miles
    Test number
    349188615438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass97,073 miles (+11,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    619914172130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass52,629 miles (+14,496)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    201041879114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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