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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LP09 BVHMOT history

LP09 BVH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LP09 BVH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,777 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 BVH
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
10 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 BVH was last recorded at 161,777 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,359 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
9,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,777 miles
  • 2025 – 155,518 miles
  • 2024 – 150,652 miles
  • 2023 – 142,734 miles
  • 2022 – 128,767 miles
  • 2021 – 120,258 miles
  • 2020 – 108,429 miles
  • 2018 – 87,955 miles
  • 2017 – 71,145 miles
  • 2016 – 60,945 miles
  • 2015 – 49,564 miles
  • 2014 – 39,627 miles
  • 2013 – 33,169 miles
  • 2012 – 28,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,777 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion To Rear Brake And Suspension ComponentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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

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 Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,777 miles (+418)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,777 miles
    Test number
    728712335941
    • AdvisoryCorrosion To Rear Brake And Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail161,359 miles (+5,841)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,359 miles
    Test number
    868891455804
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion To Rear Brake And Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass155,518 miles (+4,866)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,518 miles
    Test number
    953199644394
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion To Rear Brake And Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass150,652 miles (+7,918)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,652 miles
    Test number
    766454752327
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,734 miles (+13,967)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,734 miles
    Test number
    120741204942
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s indicator unit (door mirror)working but slightly dim
  6. Pass128,767 miles (+8,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,767 miles
    Test number
    392421737091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass120,258 miles (+11,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,258 miles
    Test number
    163169831578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,429 miles (+20,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,429 miles
    Test number
    761836435474
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen
  9. Pass87,955 miles (+16,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    898691406025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,145 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,145 miles
    Test number
    270007657204
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking along tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  11. Fail71,145 miles (+10,200)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,145 miles
    Test number
    533669821184
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking along tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  12. Pass60,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    939182426998
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
  13. Fail60,945 miles (+11,381)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    789258176573
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
  14. Pass49,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    659221495104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,564 miles (+9,937)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    549861195178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK OUTER PLASTIC COVERS MISSING / NOT ATTCHED / ON PASSINGERS SEAT ADVISE TO REPLACE
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER / STRUT BECOMING DAMP ADVISE TO REPLACE FRONT SHOCKER / STRUTS
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT MARKING ON INNER / OUTER SIDE WALLS / POSS FAULT DEVELOPING ON TYRE ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 65 / 15 V
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 65 / 15 V
  16. Pass39,627 miles (+6,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    149585284101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front & rear tyres have age related cracks between tread
  17. Pass33,169 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,169 miles
    Test number
    936556493112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    568388032270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP09 BVH

Does LP09 BVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 BVH is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 BVH?
The MOT on LP09 BVH is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 BVH done?
LP09 BVH was recorded at 161,777 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 9,655 miles a year.
Has LP09 BVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 BVH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP09 BVH 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 BVH find?
LP09 BVH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: corrosion to rear brake and suspension components; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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