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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 BYLMOT history

LR09 BYL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LR09 BYL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
187,044 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 BYL was last recorded at 187,044 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 20,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,542 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
20,502 miles
Average per year
9,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,044 miles
  • 2024 – 166,542 miles
  • 2023 – 156,598 miles
  • 2022 – 153,157 miles
  • 2021 – 140,306 miles
  • 2020 – 131,780 miles
  • 2018 – 122,646 miles
  • 2017 – 111,968 miles
  • 2016 – 101,825 miles
  • 2015 – 87,673 miles
  • 2014 – 77,782 miles
  • 2013 – 68,424 miles
  • 2012 – 62,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,044 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,044 miles (+20,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    187,044 miles
    Test number
    466942513910
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass166,542 miles (+9,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,542 miles
    Test number
    420373309155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,598 miles (+3,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,598 miles
    Test number
    912371318366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,157 miles
    Test number
    625046680137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,157 miles (+12,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,157 miles
    Test number
    970866280352
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  6. Pass140,306 miles (+8,526)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,306 miles
    Test number
    242550558631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,780 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    250261422073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,646 miles (+10,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,646 miles
    Test number
    743847069550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front beginning to wear on inner and outer edges
  9. Pass111,968 miles (+10,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,968 miles
    Test number
    784687812393
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes perished
  10. Pass101,825 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,825 miles
    Test number
    284147905657
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail101,824 miles (+14,151)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    110929844020
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass87,673 miles (+9,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    166171405223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass77,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,782 miles
    Test number
    697433304205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail77,782 miles (+9,358)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,782 miles
    Test number
    847293804287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass68,424 miles (+6,184)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    449530813283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEn gine light on
  16. Pass62,240 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    935424392173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    535887042071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 BYL

Does LR09 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 BYL expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 BYL?
The MOT on LR09 BYL expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 BYL done?
LR09 BYL was recorded at 187,044 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 9,528 miles a year.
Has LR09 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 BYL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR09 BYL 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 BYL find?
LR09 BYL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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