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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 RLYMOT history

LS05 RLY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS05 RLY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,294 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RLY was last recorded at 120,294 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,240 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,054 miles
Average per year
3,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,294 miles
  • 2025 – 118,240 miles
  • 2024 – 115,214 miles
  • 2023 – 113,462 miles
  • 2022 – 111,847 miles
  • 2021 – 110,172 miles
  • 2020 – 108,375 miles
  • 2019 – 106,859 miles
  • 2018 – 104,981 miles
  • 2017 – 103,471 miles
  • 2016 – 101,025 miles
  • 2015 – 99,128 miles
  • 2014 – 96,651 miles
  • 2013 – 93,796 miles
  • 2012 – 90,235 miles
  • 2011 – 85,182 miles
  • 2010 – 80,941 miles
  • 2009 – 76,069 miles
  • 2008 – 64,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,294 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,294 miles
    Test number
    940792494569
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,294 miles (+2,054)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,294 miles
    Test number
    235951175716
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,240 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,240 miles
    Test number
    559427007483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,240 miles (+3,026)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,240 miles
    Test number
    798547670830
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,214 miles (+1,752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,214 miles
    Test number
    507663981971
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,462 miles (+1,615)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    413530802275
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass111,847 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,847 miles
    Test number
    993537886172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,172 miles (+1,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,172 miles
    Test number
    570339084913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  9. Pass108,375 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    320189755039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,859 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,859 miles
    Test number
    547796917294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,981 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,981 miles
    Test number
    209824262816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,471 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    677001024636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,025 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    202548034464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass99,128 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    372372422147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,651 miles (+2,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    147205114355
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  16. Pass93,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,796 miles
    Test number
    519717613318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,796 miles (+3,561)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,796 miles
    Test number
    495962513415
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  18. Pass90,235 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    605718612392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,832 miles (+3,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    365892412277
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass85,182 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    535602181160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,941 miles (+4,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    464017880178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass76,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    900908769136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail76,069 miles (+11,847)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    663587969106
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass64,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    221462568181
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail64,222 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    254022968440
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape

Questions about LS05 RLY

Does LS05 RLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RLY is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RLY?
The MOT on LS05 RLY is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RLY done?
LS05 RLY was recorded at 120,294 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,056 miles a year.
Has LS05 RLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RLY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 RLY 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 RLY find?
LS05 RLY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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