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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 VDMMOT history

LB09 VDM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,339 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 VDM was last recorded at 173,339 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,315 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
9,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,339 miles
  • 2025 – 166,504 miles
  • 2024 – 160,742 miles
  • 2023 – 155,284 miles
  • 2022 – 151,016 miles
  • 2021 – 148,379 miles
  • 2020 – 146,351 miles
  • 2019 – 144,480 miles
  • 2018 – 136,432 miles
  • 2017 – 122,725 miles
  • 2016 – 109,699 miles
  • 2015 – 94,389 miles
  • 2014 – 79,212 miles
  • 2013 – 63,666 miles
  • 2012 – 47,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central stop light n/w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine & under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/r tyre worn 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,339 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,339 miles
    Test number
    172720974382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,315 miles (+6,811)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,315 miles
    Test number
    448133386811
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,504 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,504 miles
    Test number
    793255253902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,742 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,742 miles
    Test number
    363577141643
    • 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))

  5. Fail160,730 miles (+5,446)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,730 miles
    Test number
    912693817987
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass155,284 miles (+4,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,284 miles
    Test number
    728088192076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,016 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,016 miles
    Test number
    518049669262
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper has slight Damaged,not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail151,016 miles (+2,637)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,016 miles
    Test number
    543587639084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper has slight Damaged,not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,379 miles
    Test number
    761187942926
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper Blade defective

  10. Fail148,379 miles (+2,028)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,379 miles
    Test number
    655530600646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper Blade defective

  11. Pass146,351 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    927913208551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,480 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,480 miles
    Test number
    333050500557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    404875712455
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail136,432 miles (+13,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    992382284759
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass122,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,725 miles
    Test number
    987565790811
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light n/w
    • AdvisoryEngine & under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn 3mm

  16. Fail122,725 miles (+13,026)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,725 miles
    Test number
    596198368108
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working intermittently n/w (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light n/w
    • AdvisoryEngine & under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn 3mm

  17. Pass109,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,699 miles
    Test number
    968439747573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail109,699 miles (+15,310)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,699 miles
    Test number
    130754793308
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass94,389 miles (+15,177)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    338773605448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre stop light n/w.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn 3mm & heavily cracked.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn 2mm & heavily cracked.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm & heavily cracked.

  20. Pass79,212 miles (+15,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    389740114203
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,666 miles (+16,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    765341623227
    • NoteRear wiper split

  22. Pass47,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    816440812297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 VDM

Does LB09 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 VDM is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VDM?
The MOT on LB09 VDM is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 VDM done?
LB09 VDM was recorded at 173,339 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 9,016 miles a year.
Has LB09 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VDM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 VDM 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 VDM find?
LB09 VDM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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