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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.

LS05 RYR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass168,578 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass157,440 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,440 miles
    Test number
    247606906541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass144,095 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    144,095 miles
    Test number
    547026513836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass139,226 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,226 miles
    Test number
    202379786424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,690 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,690 miles
    Test number
    453073606413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,199 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    446402173506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,554 miles (+13,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    667112485116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,267 miles (+10,815)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,267 miles
    Test number
    638498724111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass74,414 miles (+11,968)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    278367911145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,446 miles (+13,904)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    840844420114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,542 miles (+10,676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,542 miles
    Test number
    622627399015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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