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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LM09 KVGMOT history

LM09 KVG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM09 KVG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,939 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 KVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 KVG was last recorded at 140,939 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,230 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,709 miles
Average per year
6,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,939 miles
  • 2025 – 137,230 miles
  • 2024 – 133,124 miles
  • 2023 – 128,764 miles
  • 2022 – 124,085 miles
  • 2021 – 120,546 miles
  • 2020 – 117,791 miles
  • 2019 – 113,802 miles
  • 2018 – 108,597 miles
  • 2017 – 97,429 miles
  • 2016 – 85,700 miles
  • 2015 – 80,126 miles
  • 2014 – 71,812 miles
  • 2013 – 60,906 miles
  • 2012 – 45,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,939 miles
    Test number
    881024142666
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail140,934 miles (+3,704)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,934 miles
    Test number
    756925506106
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass137,230 miles (+4,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,230 miles
    Test number
    724385597455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre on 3mm 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,124 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,124 miles
    Test number
    387858763571
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,123 miles (+4,359)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    849020042085
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine entire underneath of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,764 miles (+4,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,764 miles
    Test number
    587208978347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass124,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,085 miles
    Test number
    512460057044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside front top strut mount

  8. Fail124,080 miles (+3,534)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,080 miles
    Test number
    156622682301
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside front top strut mount

  9. Pass120,546 miles (+2,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,546 miles
    Test number
    104211274112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass117,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    752353552412
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted on the inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail117,791 miles (+3,989)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    885270956532
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure centre jointing sleeve clamps corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted on the inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,802 miles (+5,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    859442434609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass108,597 miles (+11,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,597 miles
    Test number
    306189143524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass97,429 miles (+11,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,429 miles
    Test number
    968356875078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn unevenly - on legal limit of 1.6mm within measured area (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,700 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,700 miles
    Test number
    564867065681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,694 miles (+5,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    621440245075
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,126 miles (+8,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    478375635194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass71,812 miles (+10,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    607756934102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,906 miles (+15,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    337044733101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    976885622186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,220 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    855922622162
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LM09 KVG

Does LM09 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 KVG is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 KVG?
The MOT on LM09 KVG is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 KVG done?
LM09 KVG was recorded at 140,939 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,634 miles a year.
Has LM09 KVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 KVG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM09 KVG 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 KVG find?
LM09 KVG passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low and worn on inner edge.; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn low., and 1 more.

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