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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 RPZMOT history

LS05 RPZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LS05 RPZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,708 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RPZ
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 valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RPZ was last recorded at 173,708 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 7,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,789 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,919 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,708 miles
  • 2025 – 165,789 miles
  • 2024 – 155,979 miles
  • 2022 – 140,704 miles
  • 2021 – 134,664 miles
  • 2020 – 130,121 miles
  • 2019 – 125,780 miles
  • 2018 – 122,759 miles
  • 2017 – 118,452 miles
  • 2016 – 115,158 miles
  • 2015 – 107,741 miles
  • 2014 – 99,898 miles
  • 2013 – 90,815 miles
  • 2012 – 77,067 miles
  • 2011 – 64,557 miles
  • 2010 – 50,353 miles
  • 2009 – 37,872 miles
  • 2008 – 26,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,708 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,708 miles (+7,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,708 miles
    Test number
    713313457381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  2. Pass165,789 miles (+9,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,789 miles
    Test number
    902301800269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,979 miles
    Test number
    798721451480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    802730967671
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass140,704 miles (+6,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,704 miles
    Test number
    176116095051
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,664 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    809695135457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,121 miles (+4,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,121 miles
    Test number
    140191029171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    112740903566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail125,778 miles (+3,019)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,778 miles
    Test number
    493981522443
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass122,759 miles (+4,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,759 miles
    Test number
    980916124961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,452 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    572491420060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,436 miles (+3,278)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,436 miles
    Test number
    837682926698
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,158 miles
    Test number
    513237563315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail115,158 miles (+7,417)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,158 miles
    Test number
    512056992230
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass107,741 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    848537432259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail107,485 miles (+7,587)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,485 miles
    Test number
    357860125490
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  17. Pass99,898 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    727507424222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail99,895 miles (+9,080)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,895 miles
    Test number
    499577124266
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass90,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,815 miles
    Test number
    437460343284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,815 miles (+1,198)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,815 miles
    Test number
    636550743250
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass89,617 miles (+12,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    176663343100
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass77,067 miles (+12,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    706674942164
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass64,557 miles (+14,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,557 miles
    Test number
    785305741190
    • 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)

  24. Pass50,353 miles (+12,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    254670440174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,872 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,872 miles
    Test number
    733729849154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    352120458109
    • 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)

  27. Fail26,251 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    410010858142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

Questions about LS05 RPZ

Does LS05 RPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RPZ is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RPZ?
The MOT on LS05 RPZ is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RPZ done?
LS05 RPZ was recorded at 173,708 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has LS05 RPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RPZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LS05 RPZ 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 RPZ find?
LS05 RPZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items.

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