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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 BHOMOT history

LS05 BHO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS05 BHO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,697 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BHO was last recorded at 168,697 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 14,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2009: 35,300 miles, lower than 36,043 miles on 19 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,714 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,983 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,697 miles
  • 2025 – 153,714 miles
  • 2024 – 142,138 miles
  • 2023 – 139,445 miles
  • 2022 – 134,488 miles
  • 2021 – 131,526 miles
  • 2020 – 127,608 miles
  • 2019 – 119,270 miles
  • 2018 – 117,623 miles
  • 2017 – 104,721 miles
  • 2016 – 96,244 miles
  • 2014 – 76,427 miles
  • 2013 – 66,000 miles
  • 2012 – 60,396 miles
  • 2011 – 54,857 miles
  • 2010 – 47,881 miles
  • 2009 – 35,300 miles
  • 2008 – 36,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,697 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,697 miles (+14,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,697 miles
    Test number
    315046424818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,714 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,714 miles
    Test number
    377191432751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail153,707 miles (+11,569)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,707 miles
    Test number
    939323302118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  4. Pass142,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,138 miles
    Test number
    317062381124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail142,138 miles (+2,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,138 miles
    Test number
    311716708677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,445 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,445 miles
    Test number
    922606038657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,488 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,488 miles
    Test number
    401510390818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,477 miles (+2,951)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    698831758164
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp None working (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass131,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    105325788083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.8mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail131,526 miles (+3,918)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    730493268123
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.8mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,608 miles (+8,338)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,608 miles
    Test number
    238780388519
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass119,270 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,270 miles
    Test number
    745833561235
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass117,623 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    206010905380
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Fail117,615 miles (+12,894)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    683025067931
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  15. Pass104,721 miles (+8,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    763243958119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced top fixing broken (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass96,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    440461708448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,244 miles (+3,942)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    464766414905
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass92,302 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    614985699346
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail92,302 miles (+15,875)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    854042124097
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass76,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    369948214280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,425 miles (+10,425)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    706188914253
    • FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass66,000 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    217801393439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,396 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    945451722221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,857 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    768043201267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,881 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    362819250105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,300 miles (-743)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    110363619161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,043 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,043 miles
    Test number
    644760248164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,239 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,239 miles
    Test number
    222850728488
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner side

Questions about LS05 BHO

Does LS05 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 BHO is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BHO?
The MOT on LS05 BHO is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 BHO done?
LS05 BHO was recorded at 168,697 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has LS05 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BHO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 BHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 BHO find?
LS05 BHO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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