Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LO09 DOUMOT history
LO09 DOU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 124,220 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,741 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO09 DOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO09 DOU was last recorded at 124,220 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jun 2013: 43,385 miles, lower than 57,387 miles on 7 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 124,209 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,741 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,220 miles
- 2025 – 120,591 miles
- 2023 – 111,959 miles
- 2022 – 109,067 miles
- 2021 – 107,165 miles
- 2020 – 104,840 miles
- 2019 – 97,662 miles
- 2018 – 89,971 miles
- 2017 – 80,848 miles
- 2016 – 66,269 miles
- 2015 – 57,043 miles
- 2014 – 49,408 miles
- 2013 – 43,385 miles
- 2012 – 57,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,220 miles
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Service overdue warning message displaying on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,220 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 124,220 miles
- Test number
- 515356290958
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,209 miles (+3,618)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,209 miles
- Test number
- 717571835547
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,591 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 120,591 miles
- Test number
- 630687952558
- AdvisoryService overdue warning message displaying on dash
Fail120,579 miles (+8,620)5 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,579 miles
- Test number
- 544547518911
- DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting sleeve lose (Brackets broken/corroded) (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel creeping (1.1.16 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil and coolant levels both low
- AdvisoryFront engine undertray not fully secured.
- AdvisoryFront engine undertray not fully secured.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryService overdue warning message displaying on dash
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor but clear screen
Pass111,959 miles (+2,892)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,959 miles
- Test number
- 555796864436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,067 miles (+1,902)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,067 miles
- Test number
- 635321020075
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass107,165 miles (+2,325)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,165 miles
- Test number
- 114802763239
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass104,840 miles (+7,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 104,840 miles
- Test number
- 380674234032
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,662 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,662 miles
- Test number
- 411931306899
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,603 miles (+7,632)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,603 miles
- Test number
- 282420666198
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 89,971 miles
- Test number
- 852763404847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,971 miles (+9,123)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,971 miles
- Test number
- 836346917793
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass80,848 miles (+14,579)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,848 miles
- Test number
- 564522226246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,269 miles (+9,226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,269 miles
- Test number
- 282549012966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass57,043 miles (+7,635)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,043 miles
- Test number
- 837814675126
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,408 miles (+6,023)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 49,408 miles
- Test number
- 788396774119
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,385 miles (-14,002)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 43,385 miles
- Test number
- 437797073179
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,387 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,387 miles
- Test number
- 166829682178
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LO09 DOU
- Does LO09 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO09 DOU is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO09 DOU?
- The MOT on LO09 DOU is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO09 DOU done?
- LO09 DOU was recorded at 124,220 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
- Has LO09 DOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO09 DOU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO09 DOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LO09 DOU find?
- LO09 DOU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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