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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 SXWMOT history

LB09 SXW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,670 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 SXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 SXW was last recorded at 112,670 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,660 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,670 miles
  • 2025 – 103,259 miles
  • 2024 – 91,174 miles
  • 2023 – 80,193 miles
  • 2022 – 65,915 miles
  • 2020 – 51,015 miles
  • 2019 – 44,770 miles
  • 2018 – 43,014 miles
  • 2017 – 39,806 miles
  • 2016 – 36,665 miles
  • 2015 – 32,962 miles
  • 2014 – 29,364 miles
  • 2013 – 23,021 miles
  • 2012 – 17,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,670 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn irregularly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,670 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,670 miles
    Test number
    603907244766
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn irregularly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail112,660 miles (+9,401)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    261730460988
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn irregularly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,259 miles (+12,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    443665664404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass91,174 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    690210506645
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,174 miles (+10,981)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    719493064759
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,193 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    740131072940
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail80,193 miles (+14,278)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    536409571406
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,915 miles (+14,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    705784760646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 0315 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. slightly out of shape inner edge (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 4414 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,015 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    436606837816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,770 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    431693744355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,014 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    123624567950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail43,013 miles (+3,207)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    606584003998
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass39,806 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    858108018740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,665 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    304922746861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,962 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    228032585100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,932 miles (+3,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    308490885180
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass29,364 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    428502294185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,021 miles (+5,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,021 miles
    Test number
    448152093109
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres pershing

  19. Pass17,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,366 miles
    Test number
    875545482147
    • 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)

Questions about LB09 SXW

Does LB09 SXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 SXW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 SXW?
The MOT on LB09 SXW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 SXW done?
LB09 SXW was recorded at 112,670 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,041 miles a year.
Has LB09 SXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 SXW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 SXW 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 SXW find?
LB09 SXW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged worn irregularly in tread.

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