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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 XRRMOT history

LS05 XRR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LS05 XRR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,540 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XRR was last recorded at 141,540 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 4,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,557 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,983 miles
Average per year
6,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,540 miles
  • 2025 – 136,557 miles
  • 2024 – 131,102 miles
  • 2023 – 126,586 miles
  • 2021 – 102,357 miles
  • 2020 – 99,796 miles
  • 2019 – 92,096 miles
  • 2018 – 90,408 miles
  • 2017 – 89,257 miles
  • 2016 – 76,000 miles
  • 2015 – 70,880 miles
  • 2014 – 65,909 miles
  • 2013 – 59,715 miles
  • 2012 – 51,630 miles
  • 2011 – 44,402 miles
  • 2009 – 30,310 miles
  • 2008 – 23,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,540 miles
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,540 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,540 miles
    Test number
    743850281655
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass136,557 miles (+5,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,557 miles
    Test number
    271001115310
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,102 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    605516863756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,586 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    547030809976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail126,586 miles (+24,229)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    388715197636
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,357 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,357 miles
    Test number
    658488294130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,796 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    412015218686
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail99,794 miles (+7,698)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    303213891921
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,096 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    511733807450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    449990969317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,408 miles (+1,151)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    205538200038
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    171563130270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,257 miles (+13,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    400770362650
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass76,000 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    808306353062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,880 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    988692005205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  16. Fail70,880 miles (+4,971)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    306531305228
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Pass65,909 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    377626214266
    • NoteChild seat fitted on nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inside edge.

  18. Fail65,909 miles (+6,194)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    277203214275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted on nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inside edge.

  19. Pass59,715 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    627486253186
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges.

  20. Fail59,715 miles (+8,085)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    786326053149
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges.

  21. Pass51,630 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    596800162111
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

  22. Fail51,630 miles (+7,228)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    127810362107
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

  23. Pass44,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    216825841410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,402 miles (+14,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    375335141170
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass30,310 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,310 miles
    Test number
    154683359136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,830 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,830 miles
    Test number
    701483468122
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  27. Pass23,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,830 miles
    Test number
    793343768123
    • 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)

Questions about LS05 XRR

Does LS05 XRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XRR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XRR?
The MOT on LS05 XRR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XRR done?
LS05 XRR was recorded at 141,540 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,473 miles a year.
Has LS05 XRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XRR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 XRR 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 XRR find?
LS05 XRR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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