
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LS05 RPXMOT history
LS05 RPX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,994 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 RPX
- 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
- 23 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 RPX was last recorded at 111,994 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,672 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 322 miles
- Average per year
- 5,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,994 miles
- 2024 – 105,152 miles
- 2023 – 101,395 miles
- 2022 – 92,954 miles
- 2021 – 87,843 miles
- 2019 – 86,141 miles
- 2018 – 83,667 miles
- 2017 – 80,508 miles
- 2016 – 75,749 miles
- 2015 – 70,138 miles
- 2014 – 64,489 miles
- 2013 – 54,288 miles
- 2012 – 49,051 miles
- 2011 – 42,807 miles
- 2010 – 33,699 miles
- 2009 – 27,742 miles
- 2008 – 20,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front disc backing plate damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front discs backing plate damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,994 miles (+322)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,994 miles
- Test number
- 190613379793
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,672 miles (+6,520)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,672 miles
- Test number
- 113348323956
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,152 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 105,152 miles
- Test number
- 665082264713
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail105,148 miles (+3,753)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,148 miles
- Test number
- 394563990060
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,395 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 101,395 miles
- Test number
- 631680964722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,386 miles (+3,683)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,386 miles
- Test number
- 823625877187
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass97,703 miles (+4,749)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,703 miles
- Test number
- 439054639562
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass92,954 miles (+5,111)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,954 miles
- Test number
- 590137509870
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass87,843 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,843 miles
- Test number
- 941052373507
- AdvisoryBrake back plate corroded on both fronts
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on all 4 brake discs
Pass86,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,141 miles
- Test number
- 422956113340
- AdvisoryNearside Front disc backing plate damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front discs backing plate damaged
Fail86,141 miles (+2,474)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,141 miles
- Test number
- 612758274060
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front disc backing plate damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front discs backing plate damaged
Pass83,667 miles (+3,159)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,667 miles
- Test number
- 630538343809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
Pass80,508 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,508 miles
- Test number
- 608061631513
- AdvisoryO/S/R brake binding slightly
Fail80,508 miles (+4,759)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,508 miles
- Test number
- 491901473585
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH on insides at rim bead (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/S/R brake binding slightly
Pass75,749 miles (+5,611)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,749 miles
- Test number
- 424765006217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,138 miles (+5,649)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,138 miles
- Test number
- 286022745419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,489 miles
- Test number
- 437351944178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,489 miles (+10,201)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,489 miles
- Test number
- 226980544114
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 54,288 miles
- Test number
- 145489423196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,288 miles (+5,237)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,288 miles
- Test number
- 389209423169
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,051 miles (+6,244)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,051 miles
- Test number
- 248787032461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,807 miles (+9,108)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 42,807 miles
- Test number
- 738005821114
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- 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)
Pass33,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 33,699 miles
- Test number
- 373820540185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,699 miles (+5,957)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,699 miles
- Test number
- 201950540466
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass27,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 27,742 miles
- Test number
- 254584839440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,742 miles (+7,427)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,742 miles
- Test number
- 200094239120
- 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)
Pass20,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,315 miles
- Test number
- 704873838103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 RPX
- Does LS05 RPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RPX is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 RPX?
- The MOT on LS05 RPX is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 RPX done?
- LS05 RPX was recorded at 111,994 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
- Has LS05 RPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 RPX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 RPX 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 RPX find?
- LS05 RPX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower.
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