
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LS05 RYRMOT history
LS05 RYR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 168,578 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 RYR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 RYR was last recorded at 168,578 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 6,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 161,786 miles · 15 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,792 miles
- Average per year
- 7,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,578 miles
- 2023 – 161,786 miles
- 2022 – 157,440 miles
- 2021 – 154,134 miles
- 2020 – 148,098 miles
- 2019 – 144,095 miles
- 2018 – 139,226 miles
- 2017 – 134,690 miles
- 2016 – 131,199 miles
- 2015 – 123,554 miles
- 2014 – 110,267 miles
- 2013 – 99,452 miles
- 2012 – 87,775 miles
- 2011 – 74,414 miles
- 2010 – 62,446 miles
- 2009 – 48,542 miles
- 2008 – 37,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,578 miles (+6,792)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 168,578 miles
- Test number
- 196956401764
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass161,786 miles (+296)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 161,786 miles
- Test number
- 307417425452
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail161,490 miles (+4,050)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,490 miles
- Test number
- 166432537513
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction See report (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass157,440 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 157,440 miles
- Test number
- 247606906541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,437 miles (+3,303)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,437 miles
- Test number
- 124894816443
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,134 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 154,134 miles
- Test number
- 647405135009
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail154,122 miles (+6,024)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,122 miles
- Test number
- 123850143498
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,098 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 148,098 miles
- Test number
- 278676897462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail148,065 miles (+3,970)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,065 miles
- Test number
- 942178578881
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 top and bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,095 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 144,095 miles
- Test number
- 547026513836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,089 miles (+4,863)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,089 miles
- Test number
- 898114960233
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake modification unsafe backing plate fouling disc (1.1.21 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,226 miles (+4,536)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 139,226 miles
- Test number
- 202379786424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,690 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 134,690 miles
- Test number
- 453073606413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,199 miles (+7,645)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 131,199 miles
- Test number
- 446402173506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,554 miles (+13,287)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 123,554 miles
- Test number
- 667112485116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,267 miles (+10,815)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 110,267 miles
- Test number
- 638498724111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,452 miles (+11,677)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 99,452 miles
- Test number
- 105019323114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass87,775 miles (+13,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 87,775 miles
- Test number
- 215583732198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,414 miles (+11,968)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 74,414 miles
- Test number
- 278367911145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,446 miles (+13,904)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 62,446 miles
- Test number
- 840844420114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,542 miles (+10,676)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,542 miles
- Test number
- 622627399015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,866 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,866 miles
- Test number
- 171868468474
- NoteFront tyres low on tread, 2mm
Questions about LS05 RYR
- Does LS05 RYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 RYR expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 RYR?
- The MOT on LS05 RYR expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 RYR done?
- LS05 RYR was recorded at 168,578 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 7,644 miles a year.
- Has LS05 RYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 RYR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 RYR 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 RYR find?
- LS05 RYR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns + os; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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