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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.

LS05 RYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass89,464 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass73,444 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    936407859900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass54,617 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    243792424672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. Pass19,975 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,975 miles
    Test number
    483192980260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,281 miles
    Test number
    824918318316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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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