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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 JVNMOT history

LB09 JVN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
182,823 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 JVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 JVN was last recorded at 182,823 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 6,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,342 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,481 miles
Average per year
12,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,823 miles
  • 2024 – 176,342 miles
  • 2023 – 151,949 miles
  • 2022 – 138,758 miles
  • 2021 – 132,031 miles
  • 2020 – 122,212 miles
  • 2019 – 106,681 miles
  • 2018 – 93,420 miles
  • 2017 – 79,336 miles
  • 2016 – 65,134 miles
  • 2015 – 52,523 miles
  • 2014 – 37,771 miles
  • 2013 – 22,222 miles
  • 2012 – 14,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,823 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,823 miles (+6,481)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,823 miles
    Test number
    529517796632
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass176,342 miles (+10,703)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,342 miles
    Test number
    188958188244
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass165,639 miles (+13,690)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,639 miles
    Test number
    659985877006
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass151,949 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,949 miles
    Test number
    614997308656
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / crack. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail151,949 miles (+13,191)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,949 miles
    Test number
    769143299099
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / crack. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass138,758 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,758 miles
    Test number
    711090504252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,031 miles
    Test number
    426395752825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,031 miles (+9,819)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,031 miles
    Test number
    946890794778
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,212 miles (+15,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    472825489058
    • AdvisoryAdvise sticker on windscreen on offside not effecting view to front.

  10. Pass106,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    172912258012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,681 miles (+13,261)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    107730931999
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass93,420 miles (+14,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    830568123381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass79,336 miles (+14,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    911647113131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  14. Pass65,134 miles (+12,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    950140839377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Not likely to be mis-read at 20M (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail52,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    565468105075
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass52,523 miles (+14,752)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    906148105011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    917920714079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,771 miles (+15,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    728780514040
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass22,222 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,222 miles
    Test number
    638956713037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,038 miles
    Test number
    278694582162
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LB09 JVN

Does LB09 JVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 JVN expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 JVN?
The MOT on LB09 JVN expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 JVN done?
LB09 JVN was recorded at 182,823 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 12,427 miles a year.
Has LB09 JVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 JVN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 JVN 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 JVN find?
LB09 JVN failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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