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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 RXJMOT history

LS05 RXJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

LS05 RXJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
146,983 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RXJ was last recorded at 146,983 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,983 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,983 miles
  • 2022 – 141,002 miles
  • 2021 – 135,036 miles
  • 2020 – 131,551 miles
  • 2019 – 128,272 miles
  • 2018 – 126,386 miles
  • 2017 – 123,851 miles
  • 2016 – 121,866 miles
  • 2015 – 119,014 miles
  • 2014 – 116,020 miles
  • 2013 – 111,119 miles
  • 2012 – 103,560 miles
  • 2011 – 96,448 miles
  • 2010 – 90,996 miles
  • 2009 – 83,700 miles
  • 2008 – 70,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,983 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    550457328504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,983 miles (+5,981)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    557909170221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,002 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,002 miles
    Test number
    599201948906
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,002 miles (+5,966)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,002 miles
    Test number
    630433809000
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,036 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,036 miles
    Test number
    884266125745
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail135,036 miles (+3,485)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,036 miles
    Test number
    778058912087
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,551 miles (+3,279)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,551 miles
    Test number
    721845698385
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,272 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    838722285023
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail128,272 miles (+1,886)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    623520912583
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,386 miles (+2,535)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,386 miles
    Test number
    434072922025
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass123,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    634686561403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail123,851 miles (+1,985)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    236938320615
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,866 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,866 miles
    Test number
    303968521096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass119,014 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,014 miles
    Test number
    810827610971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,020 miles (+4,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    997326814346
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass111,119 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,119 miles
    Test number
    939602013386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,560 miles (+7,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    486582022379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass96,448 miles (+5,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    777384701307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    743618870295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,996 miles (+7,296)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    612258370213
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass83,700 miles (+13,345)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    413930679163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,355 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    710485958115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,350 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    543302358146
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about LS05 RXJ

Does LS05 RXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RXJ expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RXJ?
The MOT on LS05 RXJ expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RXJ done?
LS05 RXJ was recorded at 146,983 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 4,937 miles a year.
Has LS05 RXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RXJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 RXJ 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 RXJ find?
LS05 RXJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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