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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB09 PYUMOT history

LB09 PYU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,125 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 PYU
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
22 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 PYU was last recorded at 185,125 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 8,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,365 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,760 miles
Average per year
10,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,125 miles
  • 2025 – 176,365 miles
  • 2024 – 167,940 miles
  • 2022 – 147,927 miles
  • 2021 – 138,733 miles
  • 2020 – 134,775 miles
  • 2019 – 124,594 miles
  • 2018 – 115,196 miles
  • 2017 – 101,705 miles
  • 2016 – 87,001 miles
  • 2015 – 73,836 miles
  • 2014 – 59,683 miles
  • 2013 – 47,236 miles
  • 2012 – 33,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,125 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath vehicle

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,125 miles (+8,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,125 miles
    Test number
    955251117732
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath vehicle

  2. Pass176,365 miles (+8,425)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,365 miles
    Test number
    851258735750
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,940 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,940 miles
    Test number
    982874557069
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail167,939 miles (+20,012)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,939 miles
    Test number
    719232360957
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,927 miles (+9,194)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    197672242600
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass138,733 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,733 miles
    Test number
    303679304474
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,733 miles (+3,958)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,733 miles
    Test number
    444238573875
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    527306327087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,775 miles (+10,181)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    710832297470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,594 miles
    Test number
    647490224509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,590 miles (+9,394)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,590 miles
    Test number
    968279694356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass115,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    939847754134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail115,196 miles (+13,491)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    571748689490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass101,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    939493492767
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing excessively on inner edge - tyre has some cuts to the cord but not in excess of 25mm in length
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail101,704 miles (+14,703)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    664386678932
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing excessively on inner edge - tyre has some cuts to the cord but not in excess of 25mm in length
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass87,001 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    179395504553
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre slight cut to the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail87,001 miles (+13,165)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    904715041836
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre slight cut to the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,836 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    768712695142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,691 miles (+14,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    906248085141
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass59,683 miles (+12,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    268312394493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,236 miles (+13,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    365066483171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass33,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,501 miles
    Test number
    809418392169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 PYU

Does LB09 PYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 PYU is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 PYU?
The MOT on LB09 PYU is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 PYU done?
LB09 PYU was recorded at 185,125 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 10,739 miles a year.
Has LB09 PYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 PYU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 PYU 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 PYU find?
LB09 PYU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion underneath vehicle.

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