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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 VRXMOT history

LS05 VRX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

LS05 VRX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
109,205 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VRX was last recorded at 109,205 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 5,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,200 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,005 miles
Average per year
6,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,205 miles
  • 2023 – 104,200 miles
  • 2022 – 98,321 miles
  • 2021 – 93,321 miles
  • 2020 – 89,578 miles
  • 2019 – 85,843 miles
  • 2018 – 78,740 miles
  • 2017 – 71,485 miles
  • 2016 – 66,624 miles
  • 2015 – 61,139 miles
  • 2014 – 56,487 miles
  • 2013 – 51,041 miles
  • 2012 – 43,908 miles
  • 2011 – 35,285 miles
  • 2010 – 26,049 miles
  • 2009 – 17,954 miles
  • 2008 – 7,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,205 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2016

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 Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • O/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,205 miles (+5,005)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,205 miles
    Test number
    230078735805
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  2. Pass104,200 miles (+5,879)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,200 miles
    Test number
    277156180377
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

  3. Pass98,321 miles (+5,000)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    889478035855
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,321 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    864916189208
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail93,318 miles (+3,740)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    347782966491
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,578 miles (+3,735)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    431854574858
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

  7. Pass85,843 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,843 miles
    Test number
    263825688356
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens deteriorated

  8. Fail85,839 miles (+7,099)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    125485120060
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens deteriorated

  9. Pass78,740 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,740 miles
    Test number
    352721010962
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,485 miles (+4,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,485 miles
    Test number
    930356971087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass66,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    831251042729
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Fail66,624 miles (+5,485)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    446158638041
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass61,139 miles (+4,652)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    385680315487
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass56,487 miles (+5,446)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,487 miles
    Test number
    229065524298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass51,041 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    366197713218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,908 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    105394012232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn very low on inside edge

  17. Fail43,908 miles (+8,623)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    358594912493
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn very low on inside edge

  18. Pass35,285 miles (+9,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    308666311408
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass26,049 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,049 miles
    Test number
    670922020233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,954 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    652933329259
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass17,954 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    760483729242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,005 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,005 miles
    Test number
    960765938207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,907 miles
    Test number
    933222478127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VRX

Does LS05 VRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VRX expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VRX?
The MOT on LS05 VRX expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VRX done?
LS05 VRX was recorded at 109,205 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 6,381 miles a year.
Has LS05 VRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VRX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 VRX 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 VRX find?
LS05 VRX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s; nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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