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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS05 RSXMOT history

LS05 RSX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

LS05 RSX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
121,864 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RSX was last recorded at 121,864 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 1,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,459 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,405 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,864 miles
  • 2023 – 120,459 miles
  • 2022 – 119,970 miles
  • 2021 – 118,244 miles
  • 2020 – 116,052 miles
  • 2019 – 110,144 miles
  • 2018 – 102,816 miles
  • 2017 – 97,878 miles
  • 2016 – 93,984 miles
  • 2015 – 90,040 miles
  • 2014 – 85,790 miles
  • 2013 – 80,553 miles
  • 2012 – 74,517 miles
  • 2011 – 65,269 miles
  • 2010 – 57,245 miles
  • 2009 – 49,888 miles
  • 2008 – 35,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,864 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front brake discs rusty

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,864 miles (+1,405)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,864 miles
    Test number
    629648398724
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,459 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,459 miles
    Test number
    845023404765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,970 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    811112222859
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail119,970 miles (+1,726)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    143372377478
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass118,244 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,244 miles
    Test number
    474837963126
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,244 miles (+2,192)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,244 miles
    Test number
    109529029160
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,052 miles (+5,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    286492497955
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  8. Pass110,144 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    164784432025
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  9. Fail110,142 miles (+7,326)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,142 miles
    Test number
    647949958584
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  10. Pass102,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    169639540526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail102,816 miles (+4,938)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    641165995211
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    420917908507
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  13. Fail97,878 miles (+3,894)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    568108273192
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  14. Pass93,984 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    404603688571
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  15. Fail93,982 miles (+3,942)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,982 miles
    Test number
    771148433345
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  16. Pass90,040 miles (+4,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    397051977909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  17. Pass85,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    377463384489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,790 miles (+5,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    715703784255
    • 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)

  19. Pass80,553 miles (+6,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    876633283286
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing inner edge

  20. Pass74,517 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    666868412315
    • NoteChild seat fitted
    • NoteFront discs are in poor condition

  21. Fail74,517 miles (+9,248)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    647357212333
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted
    • NoteFront discs are in poor condition

  22. Pass65,269 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    357705221354
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail65,269 miles (+8,024)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    555203621315
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass57,245 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    353366240495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,888 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    260505069229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,858 miles (+14,433)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    192012869266
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass35,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,425 miles
    Test number
    853682178189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 RSX

Does LS05 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RSX expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RSX?
The MOT on LS05 RSX expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RSX done?
LS05 RSX was recorded at 121,864 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has LS05 RSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RSX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 RSX 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 RSX find?
LS05 RSX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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