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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 RHJMOT history

LS05 RHJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LS05 RHJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,426 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RHJ
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
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RHJ was last recorded at 166,426 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,502 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,924 miles
Average per year
8,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,426 miles
  • 2025 – 163,502 miles
  • 2024 – 161,848 miles
  • 2023 – 156,600 miles
  • 2022 – 150,870 miles
  • 2021 – 146,655 miles
  • 2020 – 142,994 miles
  • 2019 – 137,274 miles
  • 2018 – 129,628 miles
  • 2017 – 116,983 miles
  • 2016 – 107,534 miles
  • 2015 – 98,417 miles
  • 2014 – 84,681 miles
  • 2013 – 75,422 miles
  • 2012 – 63,638 miles
  • 2011 – 49,464 miles
  • 2010 – 35,525 miles
  • 2009 – 21,896 miles
  • 2008 – 19,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,426 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,426 miles (+2,924)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,426 miles
    Test number
    540525472163
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,502 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,502 miles
    Test number
    277046784386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,848 miles (+5,248)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,848 miles
    Test number
    136093284176
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass156,600 miles (+5,730)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,600 miles
    Test number
    611109346584
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracking

  5. Pass150,870 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,870 miles
    Test number
    976269609349
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken (system still has sufficient support)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished/cracking

  6. Fail150,870 miles (+4,215)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,870 miles
    Test number
    636684624317
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken (system still has sufficient support)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished/cracking

  7. Pass146,655 miles (+3,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,655 miles
    Test number
    336110394109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,994 miles
    Test number
    664233366436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail142,994 miles (+5,720)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,994 miles
    Test number
    683399460459
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,274 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,274 miles
    Test number
    221275240687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass129,628 miles (+12,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    125967433592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  12. Pass116,983 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,983 miles
    Test number
    111609866381
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail116,875 miles (+9,341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,875 miles
    Test number
    645209733405
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass107,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    633959747281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 4 (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail107,534 miles (+120)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    517860457676
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported DONE (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 4 (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail107,414 miles (+8,997)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    120761529513
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass98,417 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,417 miles
    Test number
    920939804321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    176310735409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,857 miles (+8,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    707540135046
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass84,681 miles (+9,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    518104034084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r light cluster full of water

  21. Pass75,422 miles (+11,784)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    146936413023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside hand brake cable deteriorating

  22. Pass63,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    605087822015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail63,638 miles (+14,174)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    857287322031
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass49,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    289123431030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail49,464 miles (+13,939)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,464 miles
    Test number
    199852531483
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,525 miles (+13,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,525 miles
    Test number
    980523330027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,896 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,896 miles
    Test number
    680665939057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    274685238412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,591 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    160744938181
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS05 RHJ

Does LS05 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RHJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RHJ?
The MOT on LS05 RHJ is valid until 11 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 RHJ done?
LS05 RHJ was recorded at 166,426 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,236 miles a year.
Has LS05 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RHJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 RHJ 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 RHJ find?
LS05 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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