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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS05 RLOMOT history

LS05 RLO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

LS05 RLO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
154,992 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RLO was last recorded at 154,992 miles on 7 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2022: 154,992 miles, lower than 159,989 miles on 4 Apr 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,989 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Average per year
8,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,992 miles
  • 2020 – 144,665 miles
  • 2019 – 133,156 miles
  • 2018 – 125,972 miles
  • 2017 – 112,157 miles
  • 2016 – 105,984 miles
  • 2015 – 100,034 miles
  • 2013 – 92,140 miles
  • 2012 – 85,528 miles
  • 2011 – 77,141 miles
  • 2010 – 70,650 miles
  • 2009 – 49,131 miles
  • 2008 – 34,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,992 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • EML dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Both front tyres 3m - worn on edge - no cords shown - 205 55 R16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,992 miles (-4,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,992 miles
    Test number
    470273516296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,989 miles (+15,324)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,989 miles
    Test number
    316431243409
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,665 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,665 miles
    Test number
    221605962283
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & suspension parts corroding

  4. Fail144,665 miles (+11,509)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,665 miles
    Test number
    882059759744
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS& OS polished on test (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & suspension parts corroding

  5. Pass133,156 miles (+7,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,156 miles
    Test number
    490052203634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,972 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    327619646196
    • AdvisoryEML dash
    • AdvisoryFront Both Brake backing plates corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres 3m - worn on edge - no cords shown - 205 55 R16
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch guard loose - secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & Rear - corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail125,972 miles (+13,815)2 failures17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    737338349038
    • FailureFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH! (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEML dash
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres 3m - worn on edge - no cords shown - 205 55 R16
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Dip beam dim - sill more than 50%
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch guard loose - secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & Rear - corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass112,157 miles (+6,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    656599855004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass105,984 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    496077804702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail105,984 miles (+5,950)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    877286405720
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass100,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    105419225010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail100,034 miles (+7,894)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    567709325013
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass92,140 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    419941583244
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges.
    • NoteO/s rear tyre aged ,tread cracking and wearing on inner edge.

  14. Fail92,140 miles (+6,612)1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    798201983274
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges.
    • NoteO/s rear tyre aged ,tread cracking and wearing on inner edge.

  15. Pass85,528 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,528 miles
    Test number
    146497872255
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Fail85,527 miles (+8,386)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    215797572281
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass77,141 miles (+6,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,141 miles
    Test number
    337615431283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass70,650 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    434190500437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,404 miles (+16,273)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,404 miles
    Test number
    941548580165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,131 miles (+15,103)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    753221469126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    413367658157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 RLO

Does LS05 RLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RLO expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RLO?
The MOT on LS05 RLO expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RLO done?
LS05 RLO was recorded at 154,992 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
Has LS05 RLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RLO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 RLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 RLO find?
LS05 RLO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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