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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 XRBMOT history

LS05 XRB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LS05 XRB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
94,809 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XRB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XRB was last recorded at 94,809 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 13,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,670 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13,139 miles
Average per year
4,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,809 miles
  • 2023 – 81,670 miles
  • 2022 – 76,600 miles
  • 2021 – 71,140 miles
  • 2019 – 61,045 miles
  • 2018 – 53,720 miles
  • 2017 – 47,269 miles
  • 2016 – 44,310 miles
  • 2015 – 40,896 miles
  • 2014 – 37,254 miles
  • 2013 – 30,538 miles
  • 2012 – 27,472 miles
  • 2011 – 24,021 miles
  • 2010 – 22,438 miles
  • 2009 – 20,476 miles
  • 2008 – 19,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,809 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.

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,809 miles (+13,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,809 miles
    Test number
    390003955082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,670 miles (+5,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    335396821116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,600 miles (+5,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    355159415659
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    857655694515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail71,140 miles (+10,095)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    414488745539
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,045 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    584093792610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail61,045 miles (+24)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    815134136644
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,021 miles (+7,301)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    548777567941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,720 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    474811714090
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,720 miles (+6,451)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    988442902200
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    940284391437
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section clamp is broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit broken - Position lamp has under 50% LED's not working
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE - Both front tyres are on wear indicators

  12. Fail47,269 miles (+2,959)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    951637090684
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section clamp is broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit broken - Position lamp has under 50% LED's not working
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE - Both front tyres are on wear indicators

  13. Pass44,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    737890274276
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

  14. Fail44,310 miles (+3,414)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    918008619178
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

  15. Pass40,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    576361615222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail40,896 miles (+3,642)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    698778505296
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre flat

  17. Pass37,254 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    408602104205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  18. Fail37,251 miles (+6,713)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    448199294129
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  19. Pass30,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,538 miles
    Test number
    296931563488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Fail30,538 miles (+3,066)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,538 miles
    Test number
    615869453148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass27,472 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,472 miles
    Test number
    827322752114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,021 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,021 miles
    Test number
    847773531126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,438 miles (+1,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,438 miles
    Test number
    171753030102
    • NoteWater in off side rear light cluster

  24. Pass20,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    750503839129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,476 miles (+568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    953153639103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  26. Pass19,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,908 miles
    Test number
    891375558122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 XRB

Does LS05 XRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XRB expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XRB?
The MOT on LS05 XRB expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XRB done?
LS05 XRB was recorded at 94,809 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 4,787 miles a year.
Has LS05 XRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XRB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 XRB 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 XRB find?
LS05 XRB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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