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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 CFAMOT history

LS05 CFA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LS05 CFA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,609 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 CFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 CFA was last recorded at 154,609 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,654 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,955 miles
Average per year
6,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,609 miles
  • 2025 – 149,654 miles
  • 2024 – 143,534 miles
  • 2023 – 136,193 miles
  • 2022 – 128,246 miles
  • 2021 – 122,313 miles
  • 2020 – 120,302 miles
  • 2019 – 117,192 miles
  • 2018 – 110,420 miles
  • 2017 – 103,524 miles
  • 2016 – 97,099 miles
  • 2015 – 90,417 miles
  • 2014 – 82,862 miles
  • 2013 – 75,089 miles
  • 2012 – 66,918 miles
  • 2011 – 58,248 miles
  • 2010 – 50,240 miles
  • 2009 – 42,714 miles
  • 2008 – 37,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,609 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,609 miles (+4,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,609 miles
    Test number
    846188489655
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,654 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,654 miles
    Test number
    548892783880
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,534 miles (+7,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,534 miles
    Test number
    713027868004
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass136,193 miles (+7,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    518578908429
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,246 miles (+5,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    896585599040
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting perished slight movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre bold inner/outer edges starting to blister.

  6. Pass122,313 miles (+2,011)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,313 miles
    Test number
    455476505816
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens ns/os (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns/os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass120,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,302 miles
    Test number
    149410027569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,302 miles (+3,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,302 miles
    Test number
    347523459369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,192 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    557549775617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,189 miles (+6,769)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,189 miles
    Test number
    164248546521
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass110,420 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    591685114879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,524 miles
    Test number
    629705559347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,524 miles (+6,425)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,524 miles
    Test number
    792501504421
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass97,099 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,099 miles
    Test number
    518846023061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    487751235154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,417 miles (+7,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    728601935155
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass82,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,862 miles
    Test number
    355162034153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,862 miles (+7,773)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,862 miles
    Test number
    245792334414
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,089 miles (+8,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    885984833101
    • NoteTwo front tyres worn on the edges

  20. Pass66,918 miles (+8,670)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    508431832118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,248 miles
    Test number
    785180931183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,248 miles (+8,008)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,248 miles
    Test number
    397520131139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp bulb holder is detached from lamp and burning through front bumper lower skirt
    • NoteTracking may require adjusting

  23. Pass50,240 miles (+7,526)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    792364420131
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread aera
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp bulb fallen out and melted hole in bumper

  24. Pass42,714 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    182166639172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,937 miles
    Test number
    234681528430
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  26. Fail37,935 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    203311128414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

Questions about LS05 CFA

Does LS05 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 CFA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 CFA?
The MOT on LS05 CFA is valid until 12 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 CFA done?
LS05 CFA was recorded at 154,609 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,548 miles a year.
Has LS05 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 CFA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LS05 CFA 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 CFA find?
LS05 CFA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms.

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