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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 RHFMOT history

LS05 RHF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS05 RHF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,535 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RHF was last recorded at 100,535 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,463 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
4,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,535 miles
  • 2025 – 93,353 miles
  • 2023 – 90,478 miles
  • 2022 – 86,649 miles
  • 2021 – 84,386 miles
  • 2019 – 80,143 miles
  • 2018 – 72,457 miles
  • 2017 – 67,746 miles
  • 2016 – 64,533 miles
  • 2015 – 61,044 miles
  • 2014 – 58,527 miles
  • 2013 – 54,708 miles
  • 2012 – 49,571 miles
  • 2011 – 42,762 miles
  • 2010 – 36,696 miles
  • 2009 – 29,614 miles
  • 2008 – 23,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,535 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,535 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,535 miles
    Test number
    898789614174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail100,463 miles (+7,110)3 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    824058981917
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,353 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    332827786127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    774401976829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,478 miles (+1,505)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    212708319281
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass88,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,973 miles
    Test number
    747122418734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail88,973 miles (+2,324)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,973 miles
    Test number
    701336876320
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,649 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    116286058968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,386 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    330197691092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,143 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    888025066654
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Fail80,143 miles (+7,686)3 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    710366232129
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass72,457 miles (+4,711)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    148296113276
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass67,746 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    915163771949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,533 miles
    Test number
    337714370025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,533 miles (+3,489)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,533 miles
    Test number
    976898812242
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass61,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    348089765116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,044 miles (+2,517)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    575417765166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,527 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    609109274129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    138671963112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,708 miles (+5,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    765368453160
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass49,571 miles (+6,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    619585272199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass42,762 miles (+6,066)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,762 miles
    Test number
    775028481196
    • NoteAdvise front tyres 2mm and 3mm tread depth
    • NoteAdvise wet conditions
  23. Pass36,696 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,696 miles
    Test number
    131269980144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,614 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    340748469146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,167 miles
    Test number
    244781998167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RHF

Does LS05 RHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RHF is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RHF?
The MOT on LS05 RHF is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RHF done?
LS05 RHF was recorded at 100,535 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,422 miles a year.
Has LS05 RHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RHF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 RHF 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 RHF find?
LS05 RHF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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