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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB09 SWOMOT history

LB09 SWO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
162,243 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 SWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 SWO was last recorded at 162,243 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,240 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,243 miles
  • 2024 – 143,127 miles
  • 2022 – 125,780 miles
  • 2021 – 112,732 miles
  • 2020 – 104,202 miles
  • 2019 – 95,836 miles
  • 2018 – 86,077 miles
  • 2017 – 72,888 miles
  • 2016 – 63,637 miles
  • 2015 – 57,651 miles
  • 2014 – 49,457 miles
  • 2013 – 40,724 miles
  • 2012 – 31,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,243 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also scrubbed on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,243 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,243 miles
    Test number
    178841035980
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also scrubbed on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,240 miles (+19,113)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,240 miles
    Test number
    507244134514
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also scrubbed on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,127 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    735828572953
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail143,123 miles (+17,343)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,123 miles
    Test number
    526466184341
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass125,780 miles (+2,051)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    185129951603
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  6. Pass123,729 miles (+10,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    441413665318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,732 miles (+8,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    965867568840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    916580010228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,202 miles (+8,366)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    170368137565
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,836 miles (+9,759)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,836 miles
    Test number
    369919193318
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    690561006074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail86,077 miles (+13,189)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    833837527277
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass72,888 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    953027205560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    423626936618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail63,637 miles (+5,986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    786797877987
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass57,651 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,651 miles
    Test number
    399680515475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    359482714212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,457 miles (+8,733)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    976412014291
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass40,724 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,724 miles
    Test number
    705014203286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,685 miles (+9,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    115260903294
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass31,499 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    275247402265
    • NoteCant check rear seat belts 100% due to toys and child seats.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to distort

  22. Fail31,499 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    465347402292
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCant check rear seat belts 100% due to toys and child seats.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to distort
    • NoteWarning light on dash

Questions about LB09 SWO

Does LB09 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 SWO expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 SWO?
The MOT on LB09 SWO expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 SWO done?
LB09 SWO was recorded at 162,243 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 9,970 miles a year.
Has LB09 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 SWO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 SWO 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 SWO find?
LB09 SWO passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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