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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 SYCMOT history

LB09 SYC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,769 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 SYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 SYC was last recorded at 113,769 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,277 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
5,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,769 miles
  • 2024 – 113,277 miles
  • 2023 – 108,729 miles
  • 2022 – 103,102 miles
  • 2021 – 96,579 miles
  • 2020 – 91,976 miles
  • 2019 – 82,689 miles
  • 2018 – 77,271 miles
  • 2017 – 66,403 miles
  • 2016 – 63,999 miles
  • 2015 – 59,523 miles
  • 2014 – 53,666 miles
  • 2013 – 45,720 miles
  • 2012 – 36,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,769 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,769 miles (+492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    562807492177
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass113,277 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    712465116610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,151 miles (+4,422)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    393413822621
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,729 miles (+5,627)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,729 miles
    Test number
    676678531591
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    254499695160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,102 miles (+6,523)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    847330738733
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,579 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    979551237134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,976 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    654168581642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,689 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    841598286010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,271 miles (+10,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    880237693941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,403 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    967182841570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    459613460929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,999 miles (+4,476)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    322321645505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass59,523 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    953037461231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,666 miles (+7,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    246757294231
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

  16. Pass45,720 miles (+8,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    878331823218
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass36,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    899890532137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 SYC

Does LB09 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 SYC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 SYC?
The MOT on LB09 SYC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 SYC done?
LB09 SYC was recorded at 113,769 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,691 miles a year.
Has LB09 SYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 SYC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 SYC 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 SYC find?
LB09 SYC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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