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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 BFYMOT history

LS05 BFY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LS05 BFY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
176,525 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BFY
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 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 BFY was last recorded at 176,525 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,931 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,594 miles
Average per year
8,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,525 miles
  • 2025 – 174,931 miles
  • 2024 – 172,170 miles
  • 2023 – 165,042 miles
  • 2022 – 159,298 miles
  • 2021 – 154,610 miles
  • 2020 – 148,003 miles
  • 2019 – 140,367 miles
  • 2018 – 128,786 miles
  • 2017 – 119,603 miles
  • 2016 – 112,259 miles
  • 2015 – 102,227 miles
  • 2014 – 96,138 miles
  • 2013 – 86,300 miles
  • 2012 – 76,747 miles
  • 2011 – 66,706 miles
  • 2010 – 53,179 miles
  • 2009 – 43,718 miles
  • 2008 – 28,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,525 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryEML ON
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail176,525 miles (+1,594)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,525 miles
    Test number
    603579565497
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,931 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,931 miles
    Test number
    793152503047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail174,878 miles (+2,708)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,878 miles
    Test number
    360513582966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,170 miles
    Test number
    867418865171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,170 miles (+7,128)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,170 miles
    Test number
    451367685649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass165,042 miles (+5,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,042 miles
    Test number
    114643402775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass159,298 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,298 miles
    Test number
    366208193516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,610 miles
    Test number
    391527204083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail154,608 miles (+6,605)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,608 miles
    Test number
    292048797372
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,003 miles
    Test number
    781559789698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail148,000 miles (+7,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,000 miles
    Test number
    493711017199
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass140,367 miles (+11,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2020
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    662620316486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,786 miles (+9,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    678411308035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,603 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    536343104111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,259 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    729846531120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,227 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    258508425135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,168 miles (+6,030)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,168 miles
    Test number
    807735725129
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass96,138 miles (+9,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,138 miles
    Test number
    805681324106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    236312323173
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail86,300 miles (+9,553)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    996062023144
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass76,747 miles (+10,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    236988712150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,706 miles (+13,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    258689701413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,179 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,179 miles
    Test number
    293687010440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    133218129129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail43,718 miles (+15,699)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    183378629111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass28,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,019 miles
    Test number
    662269518148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 BFY

Does LS05 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BFY expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BFY?
The MOT on LS05 BFY expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BFY done?
LS05 BFY was recorded at 176,525 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 8,250 miles a year.
Has LS05 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BFY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 BFY 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 BFY find?
LS05 BFY failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 10 more.

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