Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LS05 XSLMOT history
LS05 XSL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 102,330 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 XSL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 XSL was last recorded at 102,330 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 6,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,091 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,239 miles
- Average per year
- 4,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,330 miles
- 2025 – 96,091 miles
- 2024 – 91,674 miles
- 2022 – 86,589 miles
- 2021 – 82,926 miles
- 2020 – 78,364 miles
- 2019 – 73,081 miles
- 2018 – 71,588 miles
- 2017 – 68,465 miles
- 2016 – 65,691 miles
- 2015 – 62,683 miles
- 2014 – 58,886 miles
- 2013 – 56,948 miles
- 2012 – 54,677 miles
- 2011 – 51,618 miles
- 2010 – 43,971 miles
- 2009 – 36,515 miles
- 2008 – 29,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,330 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower real bumper damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,330 miles (+6,239)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 102,330 miles
- Test number
- 177269939742
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower real bumper damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,091 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,091 miles
- Test number
- 714348094756
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail96,080 miles (+91)4 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,080 miles
- Test number
- 490453747760
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,989 miles (+4,315)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,989 miles
- Test number
- 701906467857
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,674 miles (+5,085)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 91,674 miles
- Test number
- 964411527261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,589 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 86,589 miles
- Test number
- 488933216918
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail86,583 miles (+3,657)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,583 miles
- Test number
- 782512083705
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,926 miles (+4,562)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 82,926 miles
- Test number
- 378620948034
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,364 miles (+5,283)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 78,364 miles
- Test number
- 725129241605
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,081 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,081 miles
- Test number
- 880863218284
- AdvisoryWiper blades
Fail73,072 miles (+1,484)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,072 miles
- Test number
- 179626877177
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper blades
Pass71,588 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,588 miles
- Test number
- 506645590721
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,465 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,465 miles
- Test number
- 436837130872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,691 miles (+3,008)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,691 miles
- Test number
- 855264442118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,683 miles (+3,797)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,683 miles
- Test number
- 367175715271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,886 miles (+1,938)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 58,886 miles
- Test number
- 695207814215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,948 miles (+2,271)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 56,948 miles
- Test number
- 145722113266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 54,677 miles
- Test number
- 148713212234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,677 miles (+3,059)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,677 miles
- Test number
- 588903712298
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass51,618 miles (+7,647)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,618 miles
- Test number
- 239491761420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,971 miles
- Test number
- 394765570136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,971 miles (+7,456)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,971 miles
- Test number
- 981135370124
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,515 miles (+7,450)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 36,515 miles
- Test number
- 700547769119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 29,065 miles
- Test number
- 891458968185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 XSL
- Does LS05 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XSL is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 XSL?
- The MOT on LS05 XSL is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 XSL done?
- LS05 XSL was recorded at 102,330 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,139 miles a year.
- Has LS05 XSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 XSL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 XSL 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 XSL find?
- LS05 XSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 4 more.
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