Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LB09 ETYMOT history
LB09 ETY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 159,714 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 ETY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 ETY was last recorded at 159,714 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,714 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,714 miles
- 2024 – 145,915 miles
- 2023 – 134,097 miles
- 2022 – 131,149 miles
- 2020 – 127,366 miles
- 2019 – 120,952 miles
- 2018 – 113,805 miles
- 2016 – 102,359 miles
- 2015 – 94,880 miles
- 2014 – 80,269 miles
- 2013 – 64,377 miles
- 2012 – 47,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,714 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,714 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 159,714 miles
- Test number
- 342256870975
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail159,714 miles (+341)1 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,714 miles
- Test number
- 158361015264
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail159,373 miles (+13,458)4 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,373 miles
- Test number
- 144663977195
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFUEL FILLER FLAP DOES NOT LOCK SHUT
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
- AdvisoryHEAD LAMP WASHERS INOP
- AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LAMP INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside HEAD LAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER NOT TESTED BULB INOP
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWAHER BOTTLE LEAKING
Pass145,915 miles (+5,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 145,915 miles
- Test number
- 136822479451
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,190 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 140,190 miles
- Test number
- 554837458483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,097 miles (+2,948)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 134,097 miles
- Test number
- 884786046720
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,149 miles (+3,783)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,149 miles
- Test number
- 748933229492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,366 miles (+6,414)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,366 miles
- Test number
- 784700760625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass120,952 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,952 miles
- Test number
- 365675209708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,952 miles (+7,147)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,952 miles
- Test number
- 366967201950
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,805 miles (+11,446)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,805 miles
- Test number
- 276526595724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,359 miles (+7,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,359 miles
- Test number
- 696675959949
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEmission not detected
Pass94,880 miles (+14,611)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,880 miles
- Test number
- 146434853279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,269 miles (+15,892)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 80,269 miles
- Test number
- 936191984101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,377 miles (+16,910)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,377 miles
- Test number
- 286201393408
- NoteEmissions too clean to test.
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.
Pass47,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 47,467 miles
- Test number
- 159552582114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,467 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,467 miles
- Test number
- 468152682161
- FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LB09 ETY
- Does LB09 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 ETY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 ETY?
- The MOT on LB09 ETY is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 ETY done?
- LB09 ETY was recorded at 159,714 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
- Has LB09 ETY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 ETY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB09 ETY 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 ETY find?
- LB09 ETY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.
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