Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 XAEMOT history

LB09 XAE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,203 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,926 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB09 XAE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 XAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 XAE was last recorded at 169,203 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 17,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,767 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
17,436 miles
Average per year
9,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,203 miles
  • 2023 – 151,767 miles
  • 2022 – 129,143 miles
  • 2021 – 102,148 miles
  • 2020 – 96,542 miles
  • 2019 – 71,738 miles
  • 2017 – 70,824 miles
  • 2016 – 64,226 miles
  • 2015 – 57,505 miles
  • 2014 – 49,412 miles
  • 2012 – 37,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,203 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,203 miles
    Test number
    984473413124
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,203 miles2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,203 miles
    Test number
    374090087367
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    380054656991
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet release lever insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Coil spring corroded both

  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    537852237998
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet release lever insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Coil spring corroded both

  5. Pass151,767 miles (+261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,767 miles
    Test number
    191913645502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail151,506 miles (+22,363)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,506 miles
    Test number
    557030785082
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass129,143 miles (+26,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    762799986373
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    605554782259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,148 miles (+5,606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    123389575869
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass96,542 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    753422111736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,739 miles (+19,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,739 miles
    Test number
    825400271076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass71,738 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    285831718838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    554464157492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail70,821 miles (+6,595)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    958006913241
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass64,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    906219611733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail64,226 miles (+6,721)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    636787073199
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,505 miles (+12)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    398091715425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  18. Fail57,493 miles (+8,081)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    879920815245
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  19. Pass49,412 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    128025324294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail49,371 miles (+11,811)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    749545224297
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note195 65 15
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass37,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,560 miles
    Test number
    385658142268
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracked within tread

  22. Fail37,560 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,560 miles
    Test number
    465788042271
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracked within tread

Questions about LB09 XAE

Does LB09 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 XAE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 XAE?
The MOT on LB09 XAE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 XAE done?
LB09 XAE was recorded at 169,203 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,926 miles a year.
Has LB09 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 XAE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 XAE 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 XAE find?
LB09 XAE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB09X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.