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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 VRJMOT history

LS05 VRJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LS05 VRJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
189,534 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VRJ was last recorded at 189,534 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,527 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,534 miles
  • 2023 – 188,314 miles
  • 2022 – 183,268 miles
  • 2021 – 180,067 miles
  • 2019 – 171,427 miles
  • 2018 – 164,955 miles
  • 2017 – 157,472 miles
  • 2016 – 151,850 miles
  • 2015 – 145,180 miles
  • 2014 – 138,200 miles
  • 2013 – 131,924 miles
  • 2012 – 125,184 miles
  • 2011 – 117,969 miles
  • 2010 – 103,417 miles
  • 2009 – 81,522 miles
  • 2008 – 64,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,534 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,534 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,534 miles
    Test number
    595105028955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,527 miles (+1,213)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,527 miles
    Test number
    529334833310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,314 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    188,314 miles
    Test number
    791795577843
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail188,314 miles (+5,046)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,314 miles
    Test number
    318353222492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass183,268 miles (+3,201)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,268 miles
    Test number
    127182753677
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass180,067 miles (+8,640)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    180,067 miles
    Test number
    790953862544
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  7. Pass171,427 miles (+6,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,427 miles
    Test number
    301586165483
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  8. Pass164,955 miles (+7,483)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,955 miles
    Test number
    293141607450
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass157,472 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,472 miles
    Test number
    110556422585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  10. Pass151,850 miles (+6,670)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,850 miles
    Test number
    719148644495
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass145,180 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,180 miles
    Test number
    147398365190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,200 miles (+6,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    928789664139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass131,924 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,924 miles
    Test number
    868566263190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,184 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    638027362197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass125,184 miles (+7,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    945887662193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,969 miles (+14,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,969 miles
    Test number
    258959861148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  17. Pass103,417 miles (+21,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    913495550106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,522 miles (+16,888)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,522 miles
    Test number
    921403759127
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLimited access under front of vehicle due to engine covers

  19. Pass64,634 miles (+34)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    402028358134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail64,600 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,600 miles
    Test number
    572457958156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS05 VRJ

Does LS05 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VRJ expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VRJ?
The MOT on LS05 VRJ expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VRJ done?
LS05 VRJ was recorded at 189,534 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has LS05 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VRJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VRJ 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 VRJ find?
LS05 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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