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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 VSJMOT history

LS05 VSJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

LS05 VSJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
142,709 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VSJ
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
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VSJ was last recorded at 142,709 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,708 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,709 miles
  • 2020 – 117,714 miles
  • 2019 – 109,210 miles
  • 2018 – 107,778 miles
  • 2016 – 100,559 miles
  • 2015 – 94,063 miles
  • 2014 – 80,406 miles
  • 2013 – 74,555 miles
  • 2012 – 69,409 miles
  • 2011 – 62,149 miles
  • 2010 – 55,279 miles
  • 2009 – 48,135 miles
  • 2008 – 31,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All brake discs starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • All brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,709 miles
    Test number
    931199334046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,708 miles (+24,994)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,708 miles
    Test number
    418647961213
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,714 miles (+8,504)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    346914668357
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass109,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    496137297666
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs starting to corrode
  5. Fail109,210 miles (+1,432)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    721505941679
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs starting to corrode
  6. Pass107,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,778 miles
    Test number
    132924535952
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
  7. Fail107,778 miles (+7,219)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,778 miles
    Test number
    270576027318
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
  8. Pass100,559 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,559 miles
    Test number
    931774023068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,554 miles (+6,491)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,554 miles
    Test number
    792470077232
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass94,063 miles (+13,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    839796099158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,406 miles (+5,851)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,406 miles
    Test number
    547546494255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
  12. Pass74,555 miles (+5,146)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,555 miles
    Test number
    209655893205
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread getting low
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread getting low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass69,409 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    338958592493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,149 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    917531281227
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers are starting to smear
  15. Fail62,149 miles (+6,870)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    175561281226
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers are starting to smear
  16. Pass55,279 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    601834190271
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  17. Fail55,279 miles (+7,144)3 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    694434690265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  18. Pass48,135 miles (+5,988)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    803159999229
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMarks on rear lower bumper.
    • NoteRear pads about half worn.
  19. Pass42,147 miles (+11,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    152548559079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,026 miles
    Test number
    231543728450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VSJ

Does LS05 VSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VSJ expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VSJ?
The MOT on LS05 VSJ expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VSJ done?
LS05 VSJ was recorded at 142,709 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 8,160 miles a year.
Has LS05 VSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VSJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 VSJ 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 VSJ find?
LS05 VSJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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