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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS05 XRGMOT history

LS05 XRG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

LS05 XRG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
115,699 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XRG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XRG was last recorded at 115,699 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,683 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,699 miles
  • 2019 – 114,779 miles
  • 2018 – 114,510 miles
  • 2017 – 103,476 miles
  • 2016 – 99,388 miles
  • 2015 – 93,624 miles
  • 2014 – 87,224 miles
  • 2013 – 80,672 miles
  • 2012 – 72,190 miles
  • 2011 – 64,189 miles
  • 2010 – 56,275 miles
  • 2009 – 38,371 miles
  • 2008 – 18,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,699 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,699 miles (+16)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    879028355225
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,683 miles (+904)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    845401483878
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass114,779 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,779 miles
    Test number
    978139706996
    • AdvisoryHeadlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working

  4. Pass114,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    269572611708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail114,510 miles (+11,034)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    236559806758
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    517773935151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Fail103,476 miles (+4,088)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    251577152810
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass99,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    855888316781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,388 miles (+5,764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    708631926532
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass93,624 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    639589505257
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail93,624 miles (+6,400)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    399929005291
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass87,224 miles (+6,552)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,224 miles
    Test number
    808230014240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light on
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads worn very thin, close to the min legal limit of 1.5mm, just passable
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorated and scored

  13. Pass80,672 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    808182473135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front brake pade warning wire broken

  14. Fail80,672 miles (+8,482)7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    215431373128
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCuts in both rear tyre sidewalls
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front brake pade warning wire broken

  15. Fail72,190 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    185822372130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass72,190 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    756852872183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,189 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    205867641157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,163 miles (+7,888)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    227066741443
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass56,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,275 miles
    Test number
    421423950136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail56,275 miles (+17,904)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,275 miles
    Test number
    914453250102
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very under inflated

  21. Pass38,371 miles (+19,506)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    853037449148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,865 miles
    Test number
    250928708485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS05 XRG

Does LS05 XRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XRG expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XRG?
The MOT on LS05 XRG expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XRG done?
LS05 XRG was recorded at 115,699 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 6,096 miles a year.
Has LS05 XRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XRG has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 XRG 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 XRG find?
LS05 XRG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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