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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 RMZMOT history

LS05 RMZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

LS05 RMZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
99,648 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RMZ
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 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 RMZ was last recorded at 99,648 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 6,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,352 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,296 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,648 miles
  • 2022 – 93,352 miles
  • 2021 – 84,591 miles
  • 2020 – 78,977 miles
  • 2019 – 78,900 miles
  • 2018 – 77,784 miles
  • 2017 – 74,930 miles
  • 2016 – 72,038 miles
  • 2015 – 67,290 miles
  • 2014 – 62,928 miles
  • 2013 – 58,141 miles
  • 2012 – 54,549 miles
  • 2011 – 48,732 miles
  • 2010 – 42,218 miles
  • 2009 – 35,382 miles
  • 2008 – 22,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,648 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure back plate fowling disc/corroded (1.1.21 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Coolant level on minimum.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,648 miles (+6,296)4 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    584941574621
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure back plate fowling disc/corroded (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,352 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    314202168470
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail93,352 miles (+8,761)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    413037624585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Torn around inner edge exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,591 miles (+5,614)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    531297470378
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    474872153182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre has slight cracking in tred
    • AdvisorySmall cut in off side rear tyre

  6. Fail78,977 miles (+77)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    693082169307
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre has slight cracking in tred
    • AdvisorySmall cut in off side rear tyre

  7. Pass78,900 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    346164952604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,784 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,784 miles
    Test number
    140672461678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,930 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,930 miles
    Test number
    614346513278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,038 miles (+4,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    247255408065
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is starting to wear on outre edge
    • AdvisoryOf side rear brake backing plate is rusty
    • AdvisorySmall cut in near side outre wal of tyre

  11. Fail67,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    268905225142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass67,290 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    937205325165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    848122234105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,928 miles (+4,787)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    818092834173
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,141 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    576468833114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,549 miles (+5,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    498767632107
    • NoteOff side rear tyer starting to wear on inside

  17. Pass48,732 miles (+6,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,732 miles
    Test number
    729518231185
    • NoteBoth front tyers are starting to wear on insde edg

  18. Pass42,218 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    592464820129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,382 miles (+12,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,382 miles
    Test number
    634569539178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,903 miles
    Test number
    872911748128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RMZ

Does LS05 RMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RMZ expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RMZ?
The MOT on LS05 RMZ expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RMZ done?
LS05 RMZ was recorded at 99,648 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has LS05 RMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RMZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 RMZ 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 RMZ find?
LS05 RMZ failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 14 more.

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