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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS05 RYUMOT history

LS05 RYU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LS05 RYU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,077 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RYU was last recorded at 141,077 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 8,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,132 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,945 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,077 miles
  • 2025 – 132,132 miles
  • 2024 – 119,020 miles
  • 2023 – 109,410 miles
  • 2021 – 107,390 miles
  • 2020 – 105,211 miles
  • 2019 – 100,622 miles
  • 2018 – 96,354 miles
  • 2017 – 92,270 miles
  • 2016 – 87,779 miles
  • 2015 – 82,996 miles
  • 2014 – 78,605 miles
  • 2013 – 74,337 miles
  • 2011 – 65,292 miles
  • 2010 – 59,386 miles
  • 2009 – 55,088 miles
  • 2008 – 48,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,077 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,077 miles (+8,945)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,077 miles
    Test number
    220916209203
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,132 miles (+13,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    511398218431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,020 miles (+9,610)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,020 miles
    Test number
    426989132338
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass109,410 miles (+2,020)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    968442162112
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,390 miles (+2,179)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    495718592309
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,211 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    936151395862
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail105,206 miles (+4,584)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,206 miles
    Test number
    782574229956
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on

  8. Pass100,622 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,622 miles
    Test number
    967868571425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail100,611 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    339646696066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested o/s/r brake disc/brake pads metal to metal contact. brake pads excessively worn (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass96,354 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,354 miles
    Test number
    275052675973
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass92,270 miles (+4,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,270 miles
    Test number
    253691133131
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass87,779 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    683650232364
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass82,996 miles (+4,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,996 miles
    Test number
    679224705178
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass78,605 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    218319814467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,337 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    316971323157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,292 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    966494161125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,386 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    640738960182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,088 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    430922769185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,828 miles (+6,019)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    940020149122
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass48,809 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    734604438197
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail48,703 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    853852228186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS05 RYU

Does LS05 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RYU is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RYU?
The MOT on LS05 RYU is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RYU done?
LS05 RYU was recorded at 141,077 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has LS05 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RYU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS05 RYU 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 RYU find?
LS05 RYU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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