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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS05 RNUMOT history

LS05 RNU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

LS05 RNU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
230,134 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 RNU was last recorded at 230,134 miles on 4 May 2023, 7,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2012: 53,454 miles, lower than 82,890 miles on 21 May 2011.

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
222,624 miles · 5 May 2022
Between the last two tests
7,510 miles
Average per year
12,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 230,134 miles
  • 2022 – 222,624 miles
  • 2021 – 211,298 miles
  • 2020 – 205,909 miles
  • 2019 – 199,850 miles
  • 2018 – 193,204 miles
  • 2017 – 182,395 miles
  • 2016 – 165,950 miles
  • 2015 – 150,050 miles
  • 2014 – 132,240 miles
  • 2013 – 116,215 miles
  • 2012 – 53,454 miles
  • 2011 – 82,890 miles
  • 2010 – 68,689 miles
  • 2009 – 53,747 miles
  • 2008 – 40,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFuel hose leaking leading to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer to inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps weathered

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.

  • Chips on screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    517521738489
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking leading to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer to inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps weathered

  2. Pass230,134 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    230,134 miles
    Test number
    771431942602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass222,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    222,624 miles
    Test number
    392842873813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail222,624 miles (+11,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,624 miles
    Test number
    185844091660
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass211,298 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    211,298 miles
    Test number
    236756250578
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN

  6. Fail211,298 miles (+5,389)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,298 miles
    Test number
    892162291150
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN

  7. Pass205,909 miles (+6,059)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    205,909 miles
    Test number
    268471696889
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass199,850 miles (+6,646)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    199,850 miles
    Test number
    152236258143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass193,204 miles (+10,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    193,204 miles
    Test number
    157007717737
    • AdvisoryChips on screen

  10. Pass182,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    182,395 miles
    Test number
    963743491150
    • AdvisoryChips on screen
    • AdvisoryRear tyre4s badly feathered & small cuts

  11. Fail182,395 miles (+16,445)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,395 miles
    Test number
    475017384272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChips on screen
    • AdvisoryRear tyre4s badly feathered & small cuts

  12. Pass165,950 miles (+15,900)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,950 miles
    Test number
    792873281153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,050 miles (+17,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,050 miles
    Test number
    487330655140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,240 miles (+16,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,240 miles
    Test number
    169091454119
    • NoteRear tyres close to limits, perished & worn un-even

  15. Pass116,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    496142353153
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail116,215 miles (+62,761)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    685552953130
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass53,454 miles (-29,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    956832332184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,890 miles (+14,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    595611841170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    662218330175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail68,689 miles (+14,942)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    541578830146
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,747 miles (+13,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    924521839106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,560 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    273842348164
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass40,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    281712448153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RNU

Does LS05 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RNU expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RNU?
The MOT on LS05 RNU expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RNU done?
LS05 RNU was recorded at 230,134 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 12,679 miles a year.
Has LS05 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RNU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 RNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 RNU find?
LS05 RNU failed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; fuel hose leaking leading to filter; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer to inner sill corroded and holed, and 4 more.

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