Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LS05 RLUMOT history
LS05 RLU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 106,717 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 RLU
- 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 valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 RLU was last recorded at 106,717 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,514 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,203 miles
- Average per year
- 4,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,717 miles
- 2025 – 104,514 miles
- 2024 – 103,602 miles
- 2023 – 101,437 miles
- 2022 – 99,677 miles
- 2021 – 94,087 miles
- 2020 – 91,751 miles
- 2019 – 89,847 miles
- 2018 – 88,278 miles
- 2017 – 85,058 miles
- 2016 – 80,185 miles
- 2015 – 76,774 miles
- 2014 – 71,994 miles
- 2013 – 63,319 miles
- 2012 – 54,116 miles
- 2010 – 43,093 miles
- 2009 – 35,617 miles
- 2008 – 28,532 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,717 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear suspension components rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,717 miles (+2,203)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 106,717 miles
- Test number
- 782800614486
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass104,514 miles (+912)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 104,514 miles
- Test number
- 825054026316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,602 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 103,602 miles
- Test number
- 573274555913
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear's (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,602 miles (+2,165)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,602 miles
- Test number
- 136749285782
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front's (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear's (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,437 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 101,437 miles
- Test number
- 894954720600
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty
Fail101,437 miles (+1,760)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,437 miles
- Test number
- 499109095048
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty
Pass99,677 miles (+5,590)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 99,677 miles
- Test number
- 114108777411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,087 miles (+2,336)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,087 miles
- Test number
- 508081718963
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass91,751 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,751 miles
- Test number
- 883593925695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 89,847 miles
- Test number
- 862632697986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,847 miles (+26)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,847 miles
- Test number
- 597602340275
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail89,821 miles (+1,543)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,821 miles
- Test number
- 509674794322
- MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor/ sill panel areas corroded to excess (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,278 miles (+3,220)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 88,278 miles
- Test number
- 367708689552
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass85,058 miles (+4,873)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,058 miles
- Test number
- 152066793399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,185 miles (+3,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 80,185 miles
- Test number
- 242057373436
- 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)
Pass76,774 miles (+4,780)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,774 miles
- Test number
- 116656735044
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass71,994 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,994 miles
- Test number
- 957887424026
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail71,994 miles (+8,675)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,994 miles
- Test number
- 507427924048
- FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,319 miles (+396)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,319 miles
- Test number
- 729652833001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,923 miles (+8,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,923 miles
- Test number
- 756369203050
- 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)
Pass54,116 miles (+11,023)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 54,116 miles
- Test number
- 836813512032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,093 miles
- Test number
- 544914430192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,093 miles (+7,476)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,093 miles
- Test number
- 934323030186
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass35,617 miles (+7,085)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,617 miles
- Test number
- 173698639121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,532 miles
- Test number
- 310920458127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 RLU
- Does LS05 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RLU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 RLU?
- The MOT on LS05 RLU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 RLU done?
- LS05 RLU was recorded at 106,717 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
- Has LS05 RLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 RLU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 RLU 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 RLU find?
- LS05 RLU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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