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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB09 DPUMOT history

LB09 DPU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,698 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DPU was last recorded at 122,698 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 8,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,986 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,712 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,698 miles
  • 2024 – 113,986 miles
  • 2023 – 106,552 miles
  • 2022 – 99,406 miles
  • 2021 – 91,270 miles
  • 2020 – 83,443 miles
  • 2019 – 76,555 miles
  • 2017 – 60,985 miles
  • 2016 – 36,082 miles
  • 2015 – 24,355 miles
  • 2014 – 22,724 miles
  • 2013 – 19,985 miles
  • 2012 – 16,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,698 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,698 miles (+8,712)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,698 miles
    Test number
    955389230088
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,986 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    576792485784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,552 miles
    Test number
    937613222812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail106,552 miles (+7,146)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,552 miles
    Test number
    183799313770
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass99,406 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    140538538382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,270 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,270 miles
    Test number
    922762345167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail91,237 miles (+7,794)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    286608556169
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    824649944248
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail83,443 miles (+6,888)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    638981302606
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  10. Pass76,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    674983065729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,555 miles (+7,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    371341031629
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass68,997 miles (+8,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    931035417465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass60,985 miles (+12,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    563253708876
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass48,555 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    785723219543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,082 miles (+11,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    574637746313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,355 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    267995915018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,724 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,724 miles
    Test number
    907426374187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,985 miles (+3,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,985 miles
    Test number
    906212883137
    • NoteEmissions not detected by smoke machine.

  19. Pass16,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,945 miles
    Test number
    509144872190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 DPU

Does LB09 DPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DPU is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DPU?
The MOT on LB09 DPU is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DPU done?
LB09 DPU was recorded at 122,698 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has LB09 DPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DPU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 DPU 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 LB09 DPU find?
LB09 DPU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 8 more.

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