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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 AETMOT history

LR09 AET is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LR09 AET black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,129 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 AET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 AET was last recorded at 150,129 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,894 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
8,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,129 miles
  • 2025 – 145,894 miles
  • 2024 – 142,561 miles
  • 2023 – 139,659 miles
  • 2021 – 138,939 miles
  • 2020 – 138,196 miles
  • 2019 – 120,950 miles
  • 2018 – 93,221 miles
  • 2017 – 59,409 miles
  • 2016 – 54,452 miles
  • 2015 – 50,388 miles
  • 2014 – 42,165 miles
  • 2013 – 38,366 miles
  • 2012 – 32,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,129 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,129 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    580920764032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,894 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,894 miles
    Test number
    447989556634
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail145,872 miles (+3,311)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,872 miles
    Test number
    958486478788
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging from rear view mirror and resident permit stuck on sept are zone a (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock stem knocking in casing and (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a deep scratches from worn out wiper blades (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass142,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,561 miles
    Test number
    161498690769
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working but not req for year of car

  5. Fail142,561 miles (+2,902)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,561 miles
    Test number
    978640007829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working but not req for year of car

  6. Pass139,659 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,659 miles
    Test number
    999231389412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail139,653 miles (+714)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    422228878197
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass138,939 miles (+743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,939 miles
    Test number
    973495767115
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,196 miles (+17,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,196 miles
    Test number
    542592092750
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,950 miles (+27,729)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,950 miles
    Test number
    493094154672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,221 miles (+759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    961282624066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail92,462 miles (+33,053)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    599457579615
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass59,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    303752244554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on iner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail59,408 miles (+4,956)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    558143920281
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on iner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass54,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    867935329749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,452 miles (+4,064)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    881208110489
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass50,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    889244265161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,388 miles (+8,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    967464065140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass42,165 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    985476034152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,366 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    547868823221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,757 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    897423542213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    479199732056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 AET

Does LR09 AET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 AET is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 AET?
The MOT on LR09 AET is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 AET done?
LR09 AET was recorded at 150,129 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,383 miles a year.
Has LR09 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 AET has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 AET 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 LR09 AET find?
LR09 AET passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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