Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LR09 BYMMOT history
LR09 BYM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 168,339 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 BYM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 BYM was last recorded at 168,339 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 14,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,299 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,040 miles
- Average per year
- 10,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,339 miles
- 2025 – 154,299 miles
- 2024 – 142,738 miles
- 2023 – 125,787 miles
- 2022 – 106,586 miles
- 2021 – 97,205 miles
- 2020 – 94,895 miles
- 2019 – 81,900 miles
- 2018 – 68,857 miles
- 2017 – 57,526 miles
- 2016 – 50,830 miles
- 2015 – 40,667 miles
- 2014 – 32,325 miles
- 2013 – 24,309 miles
- 2012 – 14,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 168,339 miles
- Test number
- 187274927337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,337 miles (+14,038)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,337 miles
- Test number
- 151819632202
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,299 miles (+11,561)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 154,299 miles
- Test number
- 268718881979
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,738 miles (+1,562)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 142,738 miles
- Test number
- 315797083184
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper non obligatory stop lamp 50% not working
Fail141,176 miles (+15,389)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,176 miles
- Test number
- 406868690753
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Upper non obligatory stop lamp (high level) 50% not working
Pass125,787 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 125,787 miles
- Test number
- 572017372491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,787 miles (+19,201)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,787 miles
- Test number
- 951611195765
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,586 miles (+9,381)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,586 miles
- Test number
- 546409929992
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass97,205 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,205 miles
- Test number
- 447306164337
- 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))
Pass94,895 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 94,895 miles
- Test number
- 767387896274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,895 miles (+12,995)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,895 miles
- Test number
- 253344007314
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,900 miles (+13,043)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 137789593020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,857 miles (+11,331)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,857 miles
- Test number
- 239431852104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,526 miles (+6,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 57,526 miles
- Test number
- 311071774351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,830 miles (+10,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 50,830 miles
- Test number
- 855982695252
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted x 2
Pass40,667 miles (+8,342)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,667 miles
- Test number
- 825789455010
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing 205/55R16
- NoteCoolant low
Pass32,325 miles (+8,016)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 32,325 miles
- Test number
- 197360464440
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass24,309 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 24,309 miles
- Test number
- 119175363075
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail24,309 miles (+9,715)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,309 miles
- Test number
- 255115363098
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass14,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 14,594 miles
- Test number
- 289439062087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR09 BYM
- Does LR09 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 BYM is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 BYM?
- The MOT on LR09 BYM is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR09 BYM done?
- LR09 BYM was recorded at 168,339 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,906 miles a year.
- Has LR09 BYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 BYM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 BYM 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 BYM find?
- LR09 BYM passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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