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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LP09 BUJMOT history

LP09 BUJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

LP09 BUJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,947 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 BUJ
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 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 BUJ was last recorded at 116,947 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 4,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,175 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,772 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,947 miles
  • 2025 – 112,175 miles
  • 2024 – 105,204 miles
  • 2023 – 99,959 miles
  • 2022 – 93,192 miles
  • 2021 – 93,168 miles
  • 2020 – 90,756 miles
  • 2019 – 85,160 miles
  • 2017 – 76,546 miles
  • 2016 – 70,649 miles
  • 2015 – 66,789 miles
  • 2014 – 61,653 miles
  • 2013 – 57,562 miles
  • 2012 – 52,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,947 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,947 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,947 miles
    Test number
    829757697675
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail116,947 miles (+4,772)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,947 miles
    Test number
    484042907088
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass112,175 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    381576103303
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail112,083 miles (+6,879)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    905471594943
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass105,204 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,204 miles
    Test number
    360372238163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,959 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    417931465145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,959 miles (+6,767)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    132598836281
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,192 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    717366950213
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release handle detached from cable (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator outer lens broken, not affecting light output or colour

  9. Fail93,192 miles (+24)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    443170559282
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release handle detached from cable (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator outer lens broken, not affecting light output or colour

  10. Pass93,168 miles (+2,412)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    513749551637
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in cv boot by clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release handle detached from cable (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator outer lens broken, not affecting light output or colour

  11. Pass90,756 miles (+5,596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    792048098955
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on the inner edges
    • 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))

  12. Pass85,160 miles (+8,614)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    664479670957
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass76,546 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,546 miles
    Test number
    978082640006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail76,438 miles (+5,789)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,438 miles
    Test number
    552367364322
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    396323894283
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Fail70,649 miles (+3,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    471608742751
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass66,789 miles (+5,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    326891805480
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  18. Pass61,653 miles (+4,091)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    596292504288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear stop light not working

  19. Fail57,562 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    329692823455
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass57,562 miles (+4,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    395612923413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass52,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    128726032278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP09 BUJ

Does LP09 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 BUJ is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 BUJ?
The MOT on LP09 BUJ is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 BUJ done?
LP09 BUJ was recorded at 116,947 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has LP09 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 BUJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP09 BUJ 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 BUJ find?
LP09 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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