Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LP09 BUEMOT history
LP09 BUE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 120,185 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP09 BUE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP09 BUE was last recorded at 120,185 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,169 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,016 miles
- Average per year
- 5,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,185 miles
- 2025 – 117,169 miles
- 2024 – 113,443 miles
- 2023 – 108,201 miles
- 2021 – 108,163 miles
- 2020 – 99,324 miles
- 2019 – 87,097 miles
- 2018 – 80,741 miles
- 2017 – 69,589 miles
- 2016 – 66,100 miles
- 2015 – 60,483 miles
- 2013 – 53,993 miles
- 2012 – 49,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,185 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,185 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 120,185 miles
- Test number
- 583019446813
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,185 miles (+3,016)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,185 miles
- Test number
- 652800974861
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,169 miles (+3,726)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 117,169 miles
- Test number
- 268152739241
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,443 miles (+5,242)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 113,443 miles
- Test number
- 577411918294
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,201 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,201 miles
- Test number
- 552064717353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,163 miles (+8,839)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,163 miles
- Test number
- 381244950862
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,324 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,324 miles
- Test number
- 384977464402
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Fail99,309 miles (+12,212)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,309 miles
- Test number
- 451905019215
- MajorOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass87,097 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,097 miles
- Test number
- 326199998778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail87,097 miles (+6,356)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,097 miles
- Test number
- 837337858251
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass80,741 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,741 miles
- Test number
- 873231540089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,740 miles (+11,151)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,740 miles
- Test number
- 948604053399
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,589 miles (+3,489)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,589 miles
- Test number
- 892446419869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,100 miles (+5,617)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 66,100 miles
- Test number
- 351857769995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,483 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 60,483 miles
- Test number
- 176192005050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,993 miles (+4,094)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 53,993 miles
- Test number
- 447786213336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,899 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,899 miles
- Test number
- 465517882215
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge.
Fail49,899 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,899 miles
- Test number
- 609607482282
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge.
Questions about LP09 BUE
- Does LP09 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 BUE is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP09 BUE?
- The MOT on LP09 BUE is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP09 BUE done?
- LP09 BUE was recorded at 120,185 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
- Has LP09 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP09 BUE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP09 BUE 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 BUE find?
- LP09 BUE passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on downpipe; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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