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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LL09 YEXMOT history

LL09 YEX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

LL09 YEX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
136,082 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 YEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL09 YEX was last recorded at 136,082 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 10,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,671 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,411 miles
Average per year
7,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,082 miles
  • 2023 – 125,671 miles
  • 2022 – 116,249 miles
  • 2020 – 104,368 miles
  • 2019 – 94,343 miles
  • 2018 – 87,187 miles
  • 2017 – 80,897 miles
  • 2016 – 73,144 miles
  • 2015 – 66,429 miles
  • 2014 – 59,511 miles
  • 2013 – 51,096 miles
  • 2012 – 40,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,082 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Handbrake has travel but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,082 miles (+10,411)1 dangerous16 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,082 miles
    Test number
    527654893818
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,671 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,671 miles
    Test number
    459542351882
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel but not considered excessive

  3. Fail125,626 miles (+9,377)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,626 miles
    Test number
    228166690170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel but not considered excessive

  4. Pass116,249 miles (+11,881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    129027455269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,368 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    269738445970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,364 miles (+10,021)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    342834931506
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,343 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,343 miles
    Test number
    966142449933
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder Covers Fitted To Vehicle

  8. Fail94,343 miles (+7,156)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,343 miles
    Test number
    208411183468
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder Covers Fitted To Vehicle

  9. Pass87,187 miles (+6,290)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,187 miles
    Test number
    236273251807
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass80,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    327836237355
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle

  11. Fail80,897 miles (+7,753)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    590850773974
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle

  12. Pass73,144 miles (+6,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    638613898468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass66,429 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,429 miles
    Test number
    875395215272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteNo centre brake light

  14. Fail66,429 miles (+6,918)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,429 miles
    Test number
    896985415269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteNo centre brake light

  15. Pass59,511 miles (+8,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    957651024210
    • NoteCentre brake light not working

  16. Pass51,096 miles (+10,330)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    285719593119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  17. Fail40,766 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,766 miles
    Test number
    299622112206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass40,766 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,766 miles
    Test number
    825572512267
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LL09 YEX

Does LL09 YEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL09 YEX expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL09 YEX?
The MOT on LL09 YEX expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL09 YEX done?
LL09 YEX was recorded at 136,082 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 7,529 miles a year.
Has LL09 YEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 YEX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 YEX 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 LL09 YEX find?
LL09 YEX failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 16 major defects and 15 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 29 more.

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