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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LP09 BUWMOT history

LP09 BUW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LP09 BUW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,573 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 BUW
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 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 BUW was last recorded at 137,573 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,029 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
6,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,573 miles
  • 2025 – 133,029 miles
  • 2024 – 124,020 miles
  • 2022 – 116,085 miles
  • 2021 – 111,559 miles
  • 2020 – 103,947 miles
  • 2019 – 91,807 miles
  • 2018 – 86,599 miles
  • 2017 – 78,799 miles
  • 2016 – 71,772 miles
  • 2015 – 66,728 miles
  • 2014 – 64,886 miles
  • 2013 – 60,719 miles
  • 2012 – 52,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,573 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms, rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms, bush's perishing (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,573 miles (+4,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,573 miles
    Test number
    372340674383
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms, rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms, bush's perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,029 miles
    Test number
    260314366685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail133,026 miles (+9,006)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,026 miles
    Test number
    919793388247
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,020 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    238508713553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,085 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,085 miles
    Test number
    108670020778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,559 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    720169899694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,947 miles (+12,140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    100791087436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,807 miles (+5,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    458104261151
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber damp

  9. Pass86,599 miles (+7,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,599 miles
    Test number
    561025649620
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REARS (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass78,799 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    270096742445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,772 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    922833739770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,728 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    646059925189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,886 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    236344634454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,719 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    595665233134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,643 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    337425732129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    425775932192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LP09 BUW

Does LP09 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 BUW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 BUW?
The MOT on LP09 BUW is valid until 3 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 BUW done?
LP09 BUW was recorded at 137,573 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
Has LP09 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 BUW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP09 BUW 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 BUW find?
LP09 BUW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms, rear bush's worn; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms, bush's perishing.

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