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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L9 THVMOT history

L9 THV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L9 THV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,778 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 THV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 THV was last recorded at 144,778 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,481 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,297 miles
Average per year
8,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,778 miles
  • 2025 – 139,481 miles
  • 2024 – 128,611 miles
  • 2023 – 117,903 miles
  • 2022 – 108,487 miles
  • 2021 – 98,335 miles
  • 2020 – 89,244 miles
  • 2019 – 72,305 miles
  • 2018 – 57,792 miles
  • 2017 – 41,109 miles
  • 2016 – 36,252 miles
  • 2015 – 32,113 miles
  • 2014 – 27,148 miles
  • 2013 – 22,001 miles
  • 2012 – 16,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,778 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,778 miles (+5,297)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    731524561141
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,481 miles (+10,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    774764208069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Pass128,611 miles (+10,708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,611 miles
    Test number
    564098731791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,903 miles (+9,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    391048946266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,487 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    852557259400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,335 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    437255510932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,268 miles (+9,024)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,268 miles
    Test number
    588367889404
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,244 miles (+16,939)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    365400935618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    600626354385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail72,305 miles (+14,513)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    903683674239
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,792 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    728790874114
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail57,792 miles (+16,683)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    140477177978
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass41,109 miles (+4,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    701881400663
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass36,252 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    303019253086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,113 miles
    Test number
    818203745068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,113 miles (+4,965)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,113 miles
    Test number
    878903445035
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,148 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    257672444092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,001 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,001 miles
    Test number
    955757133003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,230 miles
    Test number
    377451552047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 THV

Does L9 THV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 THV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 THV?
The MOT on L9 THV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 THV done?
L9 THV was recorded at 144,778 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,856 miles a year.
Has L9 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 THV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L9 THV 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 L9 THV find?
L9 THV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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