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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 RLVMOT history

LS05 RLV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LS05 RLV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,272 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RLV
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
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RLV was last recorded at 159,272 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,412 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,860 miles
Average per year
7,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,272 miles
  • 2024 – 155,412 miles
  • 2023 – 149,869 miles
  • 2022 – 141,431 miles
  • 2021 – 131,249 miles
  • 2020 – 126,184 miles
  • 2019 – 117,572 miles
  • 2018 – 108,853 miles
  • 2017 – 98,448 miles
  • 2016 – 87,022 miles
  • 2015 – 81,983 miles
  • 2014 – 74,529 miles
  • 2013 – 64,960 miles
  • 2012 – 57,300 miles
  • 2011 – 48,677 miles
  • 2010 – 40,188 miles
  • 2009 – 29,106 miles
  • 2008 – 20,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,272 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front both sides arches corroded but not sharp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,272 miles (+3,860)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,272 miles
    Test number
    945809432163
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass155,412 miles (+5,543)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,412 miles
    Test number
    872206142936
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides arches corroded & just ok!
    • AdvisoryFront undertray damaged & slightly loose!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch liner slightly loose!
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper displaced/pertruding but not sharp!

  3. Pass149,869 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,869 miles
    Test number
    160185343137
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides arches corroded but not sharp
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,855 miles (+8,424)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,855 miles
    Test number
    609582231220
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner edge of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides arches corroded but not sharp
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,431 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,431 miles
    Test number
    595498932066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced remainder of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,431 miles (+23)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,431 miles
    Test number
    195171904326
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced remainder of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail141,408 miles (+10,159)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,408 miles
    Test number
    380100377283
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced other areas of sills + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass131,249 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,249 miles
    Test number
    615382302978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight/Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail131,249 miles (+5,065)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,249 miles
    Test number
    469721277078
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight/Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass126,184 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    975326249674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,148 miles (+8,576)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,148 miles
    Test number
    175386953546
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBonnet safety catch siezed!
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + has been hot! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass117,572 miles (+8,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    653918867203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass108,853 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    929614998054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,829 miles (+10,381)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,829 miles
    Test number
    360408668379
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested emission test invalid - ref exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to center joint broken away (7.1.2)

  15. Pass98,448 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    537579921505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cracking around inner sidewall! (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,419 miles (+11,397)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    588389465585
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cracking around inner sidewall! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake very slight bind+both sides rear discs/pads have been hot!

  17. Pass87,022 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,022 miles
    Test number
    747181752563
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim! (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting near! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail87,015 miles (+5,032)2 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    973499859034
    • DangerousOffside Brake lever has restricted free movement park lever on caliper &/or cable no movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate flickers/poor once engine is running (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim! (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread product stuck on surface! (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting near! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass81,983 miles (+7,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,983 miles
    Test number
    178492615281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass74,529 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    258166014283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,527 miles (+9,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,527 miles
    Test number
    318642204271
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  22. Pass64,960 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,960 miles
    Test number
    266160473416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    288170702225
    • NoteAir bag light illuminated

  24. Fail57,300 miles (+8,623)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    745260102227
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag light illuminated

  25. Pass48,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    299341471156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,677 miles (+8,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    517771071189
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass40,188 miles (+11,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    963516360159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,106 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,106 miles
    Test number
    212834439156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,882 miles
    Test number
    234476018142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RLV

Does LS05 RLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RLV expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RLV?
The MOT on LS05 RLV expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RLV done?
LS05 RLV was recorded at 159,272 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 7,920 miles a year.
Has LS05 RLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RLV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 RLV 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 RLV find?
LS05 RLV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coil spring corroded both rear; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 1 more.

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