Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LM09 BOUMOT history
LM09 BOU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 174,738 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM09 BOU
- 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
- 28 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM09 BOU was last recorded at 174,738 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 5,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,469 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,269 miles
- Average per year
- 10,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,738 miles
- 2025 – 169,469 miles
- 2024 – 159,719 miles
- 2023 – 149,986 miles
- 2022 – 146,091 miles
- 2021 – 144,001 miles
- 2020 – 138,228 miles
- 2019 – 130,168 miles
- 2018 – 126,015 miles
- 2017 – 108,557 miles
- 2016 – 87,808 miles
- 2015 – 68,929 miles
- 2014 – 57,151 miles
- 2013 – 41,290 miles
- 2012 – 31,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear wiper split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,738 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 174,738 miles
- Test number
- 147457118383
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail174,738 miles (+5,269)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,738 miles
- Test number
- 370779597570
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass169,469 miles (+9,750)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 169,469 miles
- Test number
- 378430535301
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,719 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 159,719 miles
- Test number
- 371995823719
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll components on vehicle underside corroded monitor and repair as necessary
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,719 miles (+9,733)1 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,719 miles
- Test number
- 439780566578
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll components on vehicle underside corroded monitor and repair as necessary
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,986 miles (+3,895)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 149,986 miles
- Test number
- 340118492989
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,091 miles (+2,090)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 146,091 miles
- Test number
- 762141450187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,001 miles (+5,773)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 144,001 miles
- Test number
- 993461812186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,228 miles (+8,060)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 138,228 miles
- Test number
- 232763848898
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,168 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 130,168 miles
- Test number
- 498009216795
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Fail130,168 miles (+4,153)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,168 miles
- Test number
- 982688846111
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Pass126,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 126,015 miles
- Test number
- 267234281119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,015 miles (+17,458)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,015 miles
- Test number
- 513490135234
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass108,557 miles (+20,749)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,557 miles
- Test number
- 888774512608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 87,808 miles
- Test number
- 791759002721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,808 miles (+18,879)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,808 miles
- Test number
- 810469217390
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,929 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,929 miles
- Test number
- 229803515438
- Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass68,929 miles (+11,778)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 68,929 miles
- Test number
- 477503915186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,151 miles (+15,861)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 57,151 miles
- Test number
- 646675994031
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteO/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass41,290 miles (+10,283)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,290 miles
- Test number
- 276752303441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,007 miles
- Test number
- 217549212135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM09 BOU
- Does LM09 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 BOU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM09 BOU?
- The MOT on LM09 BOU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM09 BOU done?
- LM09 BOU was recorded at 174,738 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 10,067 miles a year.
- Has LM09 BOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM09 BOU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM09 BOU 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 LM09 BOU find?
- LM09 BOU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.
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