Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS05 CBUMOT history
LS05 CBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,799 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 CBU
- 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
- 28 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 CBU was last recorded at 104,799 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,210 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,589 miles
- Average per year
- 4,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,799 miles
- 2025 – 103,210 miles
- 2024 – 103,195 miles
- 2023 – 101,610 miles
- 2022 – 98,979 miles
- 2021 – 93,121 miles
- 2020 – 87,477 miles
- 2019 – 80,726 miles
- 2018 – 71,109 miles
- 2017 – 59,605 miles
- 2016 – 54,243 miles
- 2015 – 51,277 miles
- 2014 – 47,515 miles
- 2013 – 40,724 miles
- 2012 – 36,669 miles
- 2011 – 31,779 miles
- 2010 – 26,332 miles
- 2009 – 21,287 miles
- 2008 – 16,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,799 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,799 miles (+1,589)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,799 miles
- Test number
- 180512145148
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,210 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,210 miles
- Test number
- 305548464555
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,195 miles (+1,585)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,195 miles
- Test number
- 186521526369
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,610 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 101,610 miles
- Test number
- 457950084152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,596 miles (+2,617)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,596 miles
- Test number
- 399891941399
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass98,979 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 98,979 miles
- Test number
- 896792517174
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOff side sill damaged
Fail98,979 miles (+5,858)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,979 miles
- Test number
- 897121192554
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOff side sill damaged
Pass93,121 miles (+5,644)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,121 miles
- Test number
- 202596159449
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOs sill damaged
Pass87,477 miles (+6,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,477 miles
- Test number
- 788003785022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,726 miles
- Test number
- 448740343559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,726 miles (+9,617)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,726 miles
- Test number
- 626302980312
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,109 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 71,109 miles
- Test number
- 734243501072
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Fail71,109 miles (+11,504)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,109 miles
- Test number
- 277283801703
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass59,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,605 miles
- Test number
- 115651260135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,604 miles (+5,361)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,604 miles
- Test number
- 127913078992
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass54,243 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 54,243 miles
- Test number
- 158711114690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,277 miles (+3,762)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,277 miles
- Test number
- 569170305174
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing slight quicker on inner edge
Pass47,515 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 47,515 miles
- Test number
- 496286114122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,506 miles (+6,782)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,506 miles
- Test number
- 128685414146
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,724 miles (+4,055)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 40,724 miles
- Test number
- 476704813181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,669 miles (+4,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 36,669 miles
- Test number
- 117029982014
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass31,779 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,779 miles
- Test number
- 155408711174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass26,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 26,332 miles
- Test number
- 132509810140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,332 miles (+5,045)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,332 miles
- Test number
- 960049110170
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass21,287 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 21,287 miles
- Test number
- 211379719123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,268 miles (+4,380)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,268 miles
- Test number
- 813568319174
- 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)
Pass16,888 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 16,888 miles
- Test number
- 243786118459
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Questions about LS05 CBU
- Does LS05 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 CBU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 CBU?
- The MOT on LS05 CBU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 CBU done?
- LS05 CBU was recorded at 104,799 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
- Has LS05 CBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 CBU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 CBU 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 CBU find?
- LS05 CBU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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