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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

9 LAUMOT history

9 LAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

9 LAU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,385 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 LAU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 LAU was last recorded at 82,385 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 11,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,595 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,790 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,385 miles
  • 2025 – 70,595 miles
  • 2024 – 65,734 miles
  • 2023 – 60,880 miles
  • 2021 – 53,533 miles
  • 2020 – 46,271 miles
  • 2019 – 41,942 miles
  • 2018 – 34,292 miles
  • 2017 – 25,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,385 miles
  • AdvisoryCENRTAL HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS CORRODED AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUNDER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION AND COMPONENTS

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,385 miles (+11,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    179885218522
    • AdvisoryCENRTAL HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS CORRODED AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY SLIGHT CORROSION AND COMPONENTS

  2. Pass70,595 miles (+4,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    106960348740
    • AdvisoryUnder engine covers fitted

  3. Pass65,734 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    269468904909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,880 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    552876636187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail60,880 miles (+7,347)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    895210853977
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,533 miles (+7,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    971717197863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass46,271 miles (+4,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    857013533513
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,942 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    638676075079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass34,292 miles (+8,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,292 miles
    Test number
    483896624097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass25,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    799402374474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,524 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    250081733957
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about 9 LAU

What vehicle is registration 9 LAU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 LAU on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 LAU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 LAU?
The MOT on 9 LAU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 LAU done?
9 LAU was recorded at 82,385 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has 9 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 LAU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 9 LAU 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 9 LAU find?
9 LAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: cenrtal heat shield insecure; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears corroded and bushes slightly deteriorated; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm tread, and 1 more.

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