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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LP09 APVMOT history

LP09 APV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LP09 APV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,911 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 APV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 APV was last recorded at 116,911 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,905 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,911 miles
  • 2025 – 111,293 miles
  • 2024 – 103,912 miles
  • 2023 – 100,210 miles
  • 2022 – 94,875 miles
  • 2021 – 88,432 miles
  • 2020 – 82,883 miles
  • 2019 – 77,993 miles
  • 2018 – 70,802 miles
  • 2017 – 65,622 miles
  • 2016 – 58,076 miles
  • 2015 – 51,628 miles
  • 2014 – 43,434 miles
  • 2013 – 34,464 miles
  • 2012 – 25,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,911 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,911 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,911 miles
    Test number
    573597603722
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,905 miles (+5,612)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,905 miles
    Test number
    290568498795
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,293 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    651080033367
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,912 miles (+3,702)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,912 miles
    Test number
    170839657547
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,210 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    421740011088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,875 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    403905628986
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail94,875 miles (+6,443)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    104474160304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,432 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    667051520642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,883 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    547414218286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    917289402088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail77,993 miles (+7,191)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    400273094933
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass70,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    424888864299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

  13. Fail70,802 miles (+5,180)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    534573848560
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

  14. Pass65,622 miles (+7,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,622 miles
    Test number
    241489548227
    • AdvisoryAdvise TPMS light on dash.
    • 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 Rear Tyre low on inside.

  15. Pass58,076 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,076 miles
    Test number
    728430752518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,628 miles (+8,194)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    357755805223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass43,434 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    306973404420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,464 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,464 miles
    Test number
    378993393127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    956842622211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP09 APV

Does LP09 APV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 APV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 APV?
The MOT on LP09 APV is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 APV done?
LP09 APV was recorded at 116,911 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,485 miles a year.
Has LP09 APV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 APV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP09 APV 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 LP09 APV find?
LP09 APV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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