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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 RKZMOT history

LS05 RKZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

LS05 RKZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
146,174 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RKZ was last recorded at 146,174 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 4,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,094 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,080 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,174 miles
  • 2024 – 142,094 miles
  • 2023 – 134,300 miles
  • 2021 – 125,315 miles
  • 2020 – 123,548 miles
  • 2019 – 111,962 miles
  • 2018 – 103,324 miles
  • 2017 – 94,223 miles
  • 2016 – 84,010 miles
  • 2015 – 74,470 miles
  • 2014 – 66,372 miles
  • 2013 – 62,331 miles
  • 2012 – 59,251 miles
  • 2011 – 53,443 miles
  • 2010 – 50,729 miles
  • 2009 – 48,422 miles
  • 2008 – 41,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,174 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,174 miles (+4,080)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,174 miles
    Test number
    640722918122
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,094 miles
    Test number
    708094562007
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,094 miles (+7,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,094 miles
    Test number
    553844863365
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,300 miles
    Test number
    607147528972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,300 miles (+8,985)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,300 miles
    Test number
    256562383905
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,315 miles (+1,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    574781395946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,548 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    145339264045
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,548 miles (+11,586)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    604474705780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,962 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,962 miles
    Test number
    746953926405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside corroded

  10. Fail111,959 miles (+8,635)4 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    834531310549
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside corroded

  11. Pass103,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    108915689911
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs getting worn and slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

  12. Fail103,324 miles (+9,101)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    593577561802
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs getting worn and slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass94,223 miles (+10,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    442322826281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low

  14. Pass84,010 miles (+9,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    276780716093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,470 miles (+8,098)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    575592175066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass66,372 miles (+2)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    859775284010
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster damage
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  17. Fail66,370 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous2 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    729373384082
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lenses discoloured
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster damage
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  18. Pass62,331 miles (+3,080)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    397946083061
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • NoteNearside indicator side repeater lens has moisture ingress
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster cracked
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush splitting

  19. Pass59,251 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,251 miles
    Test number
    107970892087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail53,443 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,443 miles
    Test number
    695864021038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

  21. Pass53,443 miles (+2,714)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,443 miles
    Test number
    756734021012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

  22. Pass50,729 miles (+2,307)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    384945120060
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting.
    • NoteNearside front headlamp slightly loose.

  23. Fail48,422 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    133696829050
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteAdvise cracks to o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteAdvise offside front sill dented.

  24. Pass48,422 miles (+7,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    873816529018
    • NoteAdvise cracks to o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteAdvise offside front sill dented.

  25. Pass41,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    423904558183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RKZ

Does LS05 RKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RKZ expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RKZ?
The MOT on LS05 RKZ expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RKZ done?
LS05 RKZ was recorded at 146,174 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has LS05 RKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RKZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 RKZ 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 RKZ find?
LS05 RKZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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