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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 BHAMOT history

LS05 BHA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LS05 BHA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
175,153 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BHA was last recorded at 175,153 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 3,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,884 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,269 miles
Average per year
7,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,153 miles
  • 2024 – 171,884 miles
  • 2023 – 169,025 miles
  • 2022 – 167,201 miles
  • 2021 – 165,971 miles
  • 2019 – 162,342 miles
  • 2018 – 152,747 miles
  • 2017 – 142,450 miles
  • 2016 – 131,900 miles
  • 2015 – 119,091 miles
  • 2014 – 108,757 miles
  • 2013 – 99,482 miles
  • 2012 – 83,295 miles
  • 2011 – 77,590 miles
  • 2010 – 70,688 miles
  • 2009 – 56,725 miles
  • 2008 – 47,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,153 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,153 miles
    Test number
    884718548304
    • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.
  2. Fail175,151 miles (+3,267)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,151 miles
    Test number
    673943088149
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.
  3. Pass171,884 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,884 miles
    Test number
    980464164372
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail171,884 miles (+2,859)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,884 miles
    Test number
    419371762116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass169,025 miles (+1,824)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,025 miles
    Test number
    982261905486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass167,201 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,201 miles
    Test number
    404518702964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,971 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,971 miles
    Test number
    137608484621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,342 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,342 miles
    Test number
    270000886173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,747 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,747 miles
    Test number
    919175948814
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail152,743 miles (+10,293)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,743 miles
    Test number
    303049514823
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass142,450 miles (+10,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    141123853208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass131,900 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,900 miles
    Test number
    745480871709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,091 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,091 miles
    Test number
    369365695103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,757 miles (+9,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,757 miles
    Test number
    888493604222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  15. Pass99,482 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    358226103495
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damaged on outer sidewall
  16. Fail99,479 miles (+16,184)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    797936103205
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damaged on outer sidewall
  17. Pass83,295 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    407299702242
    • 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)
  18. Pass77,590 miles (+6,902)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    889088381175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s indicator wing repeater, cover missing. (part of broken door mirror)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror, damaged.
  19. Pass70,688 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    483637180143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag ljght on
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front road rim
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
  20. Fail70,688 miles (+13,963)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    571147980110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag ljght on
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front road rim
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
  21. Pass56,725 miles (+9,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    191601369420
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  22. Pass47,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    213901798011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail47,247 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    800798888011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LS05 BHA

Does LS05 BHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BHA expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BHA?
The MOT on LS05 BHA expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BHA done?
LS05 BHA was recorded at 175,153 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
Has LS05 BHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BHA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 BHA 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 BHA find?
LS05 BHA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 9 more.

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