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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 BFZMOT history

LS05 BFZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

LS05 BFZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
90,339 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BFZ
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
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 BFZ was last recorded at 90,339 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 5,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,393 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,946 miles
Average per year
4,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,339 miles
  • 2023 – 84,393 miles
  • 2022 – 78,854 miles
  • 2021 – 73,489 miles
  • 2020 – 70,337 miles
  • 2019 – 64,774 miles
  • 2018 – 60,011 miles
  • 2017 – 54,739 miles
  • 2016 – 48,810 miles
  • 2015 – 43,498 miles
  • 2014 – 40,355 miles
  • 2013 – 35,135 miles
  • 2012 – 31,014 miles
  • 2011 – 27,163 miles
  • 2010 – 21,832 miles
  • 2009 – 18,246 miles
  • 2008 – 14,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,339 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,339 miles (+5,946)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    158516225087
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass84,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    561200164674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,393 miles (+5,539)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    345260274980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,854 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    852741900374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  5. Fail78,851 miles (+5,362)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,851 miles
    Test number
    437316381004
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  6. Pass73,489 miles (+3,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    322411190889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,337 miles (+5,563)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,337 miles
    Test number
    100901778634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and misshaping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and misshaping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    978297797683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail64,772 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    334631386726
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,011 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    161354866819
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

  11. Fail60,010 miles (+5,271)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    809595501756
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

  12. Pass54,739 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    317607555067
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail54,739 miles (+5,929)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    421809831518
    • FailureBrake pump leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    532210481880
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail48,810 miles (+5,312)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    486009208663
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,498 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    886776965079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,355 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    515377734101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    487101143180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,135 miles (+4,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    215691743129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,014 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,014 miles
    Test number
    226948932414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,163 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    715574441121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,832 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,832 miles
    Test number
    572348130144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,246 miles
    Test number
    283988219167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,246 miles (+4,183)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,246 miles
    Test number
    350318219169
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass14,063 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,063 miles
    Test number
    441553628181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,030 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,030 miles
    Test number
    240910528438
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 BFZ

Does LS05 BFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BFZ expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BFZ?
The MOT on LS05 BFZ expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BFZ done?
LS05 BFZ was recorded at 90,339 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 4,815 miles a year.
Has LS05 BFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BFZ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 BFZ 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 BFZ find?
LS05 BFZ failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 10 more.

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