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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 RVAMOT history

LS05 RVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LS05 RVA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
127,828 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RVA was last recorded at 127,828 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,820 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,828 miles
  • 2022 – 124,103 miles
  • 2021 – 120,049 miles
  • 2020 – 115,845 miles
  • 2019 – 109,727 miles
  • 2017 – 98,469 miles
  • 2016 – 91,012 miles
  • 2015 – 83,823 miles
  • 2014 – 76,378 miles
  • 2013 – 69,360 miles
  • 2012 – 61,508 miles
  • 2011 – 54,865 miles
  • 2010 – 47,864 miles
  • 2009 – 43,601 miles
  • 2008 – 36,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,828 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hose(s) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunctionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,828 miles (+8)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    493853373823
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hose(s) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail127,820 miles (+3,717)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    158740406520
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hose(s) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass124,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    750522887600
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail124,103 miles (+4,054)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    665558486678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass120,049 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,049 miles
    Test number
    725693138806
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail120,040 miles (+4,195)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,040 miles
    Test number
    435133753811
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,845 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,845 miles
    Test number
    823510042470
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail115,845 miles (+6,118)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,845 miles
    Test number
    831893951791
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass109,727 miles (+11,258)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    860000733627
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lenses deteriorating
  10. Pass98,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    606713790809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,469 miles (+7,457)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    360160490692
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass91,012 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,012 miles
    Test number
    696368457695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail91,007 miles (+7,184)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,007 miles
    Test number
    396687580741
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass83,823 miles (+7,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    109548457186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass76,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    667733964139
    • 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)
  16. Fail76,374 miles (+7,014)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    207173664491
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass69,360 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,360 miles
    Test number
    328960773193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,508 miles (+6,643)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    278924822194
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  19. Pass54,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    799163321124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,865 miles (+7,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    358613021122
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass47,864 miles (+4,263)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    510575620133
    • NoteBonnet safety catch sticking
    • NoteGeneral wear on all discs
    • NoteMost of cars underside covered in plastic
    • NotePlastic covers fitted over parts of ebgine and front susp. areas
  22. Pass43,601 miles (+6,688)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    303579109283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGeneral wear on all discs
    • NoteMost of cars underside is covered in plastic
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake linkage not fully returning to stop
    • NotePlastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas
    • NoteSurface rust on parts of susp.
    • NoteTyres seem low on pressure
  23. Pass36,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    181142518290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,913 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    854152418299
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS05 RVA

Does LS05 RVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RVA expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RVA?
The MOT on LS05 RVA expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RVA done?
LS05 RVA was recorded at 127,828 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 5,515 miles a year.
Has LS05 RVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RVA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 RVA 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 RVA find?
LS05 RVA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 15 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hose(s) perishing; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 12 more.

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