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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 XSBMOT history

LS05 XSB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

LS05 XSB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
137,432 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XSB
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
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XSB was last recorded at 137,432 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 9,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2011: 62,977 miles, lower than 550,770 miles on 17 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,194 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,238 miles
Average per year
5,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,432 miles
  • 2024 – 128,194 miles
  • 2023 – 122,526 miles
  • 2022 – 120,020 miles
  • 2021 – 116,238 miles
  • 2020 – 113,550 miles
  • 2019 – 109,803 miles
  • 2018 – 102,209 miles
  • 2017 – 98,759 miles
  • 2016 – 94,305 miles
  • 2015 – 88,861 miles
  • 2014 – 83,217 miles
  • 2013 – 77,248 miles
  • 2012 – 70,345 miles
  • 2011 – 63,012 miles
  • 2010 – 550,770 miles
  • 2009 – 47,449 miles
  • 2008 – 41,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,432 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,432 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,432 miles
    Test number
    376740693720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    904390499126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail128,194 miles (+5,668)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    302492197089
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,526 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    655165692133
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Fail122,522 miles (+2,502)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,522 miles
    Test number
    724349556865
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass120,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    937256496287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all + o/s/r bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail120,020 miles (+3,782)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    425468244528
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all + o/s/r bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,238 miles (+2,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    815978034252
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass113,550 miles (+3,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    893409096576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,803 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    432872802424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail109,802 miles (+7,593)1 major1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,802 miles
    Test number
    411582895814
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass102,209 miles (+3,450)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    965820075383
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    638796139440
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides small end (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail98,759 miles (+4,454)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    106938562196
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides small end (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass94,305 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    849241460253
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail94,305 miles (+5,444)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    834857155529
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass88,861 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    277439135423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Fail88,861 miles (+5,644)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    637149435189
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass83,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    988449644141
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit

  20. Fail83,217 miles (+5,969)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    275569544168
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit

  21. Pass77,248 miles (+6,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    917254553122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass70,345 miles (+53)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    849585822102
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

  23. Fail70,292 miles (+7,280)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    417625912106
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

  24. Pass63,012 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,012 miles
    Test number
    215425221471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,977 miles (-487,793)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,977 miles
    Test number
    197687311119
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass550,770 miles (+503,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    550,770 miles
    Test number
    591957330118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,449 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    763730559104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass41,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    132914348151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,413 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    944974748190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS05 XSB

Does LS05 XSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XSB expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XSB?
The MOT on LS05 XSB expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XSB done?
LS05 XSB was recorded at 137,432 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 5,547 miles a year.
Has LS05 XSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XSB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 XSB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 XSB find?
LS05 XSB passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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