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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB09 SYHMOT history

LB09 SYH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 232,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
232,784 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 SYH
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
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 SYH was last recorded at 232,784 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,764 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
11,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,784 miles
  • 2024 – 219,981 miles
  • 2023 – 207,328 miles
  • 2022 – 188,003 miles
  • 2021 – 182,072 miles
  • 2020 – 176,349 miles
  • 2019 – 166,393 miles
  • 2018 – 154,398 miles
  • 2017 – 140,862 miles
  • 2016 – 128,759 miles
  • 2015 – 113,299 miles
  • 2014 – 103,299 miles
  • 2013 – 86,843 miles
  • 2012 – 83,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front outer cv joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,784 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    232,784 miles
    Test number
    272996468289
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail232,764 miles (+66)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,764 miles
    Test number
    664173552108
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail232,698 miles (+12,717)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,698 miles
    Test number
    994919108493
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excess travel to engage (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass219,981 miles (+12,653)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    219,981 miles
    Test number
    688808189581
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass207,328 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    207,328 miles
    Test number
    101571935967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail207,321 miles (+48)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,321 miles
    Test number
    699407295414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail207,273 miles (+19,270)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,273 miles
    Test number
    775182567264
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray loose
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass188,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    188,003 miles
    Test number
    455709045531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail188,003 miles (+5,931)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,003 miles
    Test number
    639629460379
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass182,072 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,072 miles
    Test number
    669954978890
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDual mass flywheel rattling badly recommend replacement before gearbox falls off

  11. Fail182,072 miles (+5,723)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,072 miles
    Test number
    579686985605
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush in aluminium housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDual mass flywheel rattling badly recommend replacement before gearbox falls off

  12. Pass176,349 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,349 miles
    Test number
    134010042276
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front has large under plates fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers side mirrow cover missing

  13. Fail176,349 miles (+9,956)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,349 miles
    Test number
    917177858496
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front has large under plates fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers side mirrow cover missing

  14. Pass166,393 miles (+11,995)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,393 miles
    Test number
    137877787661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,398 miles (+184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,398 miles
    Test number
    159688252945
    • AdvisoryNearside washer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread

  16. Fail154,214 miles (+13,352)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,214 miles
    Test number
    436067391302
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread

  17. Pass140,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,862 miles
    Test number
    118008840545
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail140,862 miles (+241)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,862 miles
    Test number
    334519118618
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail140,621 miles (+11,862)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,621 miles
    Test number
    616738916799
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low and deteriorating (225/45R17)

  20. Pass128,759 miles (+15,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    695486761907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear mounting bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass113,299 miles (+10,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,299 miles
    Test number
    397950885134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear offside rear and nearside front wheel arches damaged

  22. Pass103,299 miles (+16,456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    658438434292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,843 miles
    Test number
    548280743162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail86,841 miles (+3,289)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    206250843424
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail83,552 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,552 miles
    Test number
    506077062164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing lw on the edges

  26. Pass83,552 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,552 miles
    Test number
    518857062198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing lw on the edges

Questions about LB09 SYH

Does LB09 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 SYH is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 SYH?
The MOT on LB09 SYH is valid until 3 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 SYH done?
LB09 SYH was recorded at 232,784 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 11,147 miles a year.
Has LB09 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 SYH has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 SYH 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 SYH find?
LB09 SYH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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