
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc
LS05 RYAMOT history
LS05 RYA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 89,464 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 RYA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 RYA was last recorded at 89,464 miles on 3 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Oct 2026: 89,464 miles, lower than 89,636 miles on 26 Aug 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,636 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Average per year
- 4,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,464 miles
- 2025 – 82,512 miles
- 2024 – 82,279 miles
- 2023 – 82,077 miles
- 2022 – 78,397 miles
- 2021 – 73,444 miles
- 2020 – 69,435 miles
- 2018 – 67,083 miles
- 2017 – 61,640 miles
- 2016 – 54,617 miles
- 2015 – 52,517 miles
- 2014 – 45,458 miles
- 2013 – 38,017 miles
- 2011 – 25,091 miles
- 2010 – 19,975 miles
- 2008 – 11,281 miles
- 2007 – 7,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,464 miles (-172)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 89,464 miles
- Test number
- 245375354358
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Fail89,636 miles (+7,124)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,636 miles
- Test number
- 478025754754
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass82,512 miles (+233)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 82,512 miles
- Test number
- 111937609937
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass82,279 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 82,279 miles
- Test number
- 505974613990
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,272 miles (+195)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,272 miles
- Test number
- 807394280146
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,077 miles (+3,680)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 82,077 miles
- Test number
- 612772906138
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,397 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 78,397 miles
- Test number
- 501710397379
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail78,397 miles (+4,953)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,397 miles
- Test number
- 694906037112
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass73,444 miles (+4,009)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 73,444 miles
- Test number
- 936407859900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,435 miles (+2,352)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,435 miles
- Test number
- 363568787858
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,083 miles (+5,443)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 67,083 miles
- Test number
- 126675389979
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip in it
Pass61,640 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 61,640 miles
- Test number
- 564488514537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Pass54,617 miles (+2,100)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,617 miles
- Test number
- 243792424672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,517 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 52,517 miles
- Test number
- 608524955024
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail52,499 miles (+7,041)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,499 miles
- Test number
- 679432055027
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass45,458 miles (+7,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 45,458 miles
- Test number
- 567003954021
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,017 miles (+1)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,017 miles
- Test number
- 455796743075
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre limit , perished and devoid of tread inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre limit and perished
Fail38,016 miles (+12,925)9 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,016 miles
- Test number
- 897275743046
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre limit , perished and devoid of tread inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre limit and perished
Pass25,091 miles (+5,116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 25,091 miles
- Test number
- 236424001383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,975 miles (+8,694)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 19,975 miles
- Test number
- 483192980260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 11,281 miles
- Test number
- 824918318316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,281 miles (+3,849)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,281 miles
- Test number
- 420818618473
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass7,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 7,432 miles
- Test number
- 402414007471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 RYA
- Does LS05 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RYA is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 RYA?
- The MOT on LS05 RYA is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 RYA done?
- LS05 RYA was recorded at 89,464 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
- Has LS05 RYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 RYA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 RYA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS05 RYA find?
- LS05 RYA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front coil spring worn, and 3 more.
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