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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 BYXMOT history

LR09 BYX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LR09 BYX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,103 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 BYX
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
11 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 BYX was last recorded at 135,103 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2014: 23,047 miles, lower than 37,053 miles on 31 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,099 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,103 miles
  • 2025 – 132,160 miles
  • 2024 – 130,298 miles
  • 2023 – 127,590 miles
  • 2022 – 123,882 miles
  • 2021 – 122,000 miles
  • 2020 – 118,470 miles
  • 2019 – 101,905 miles
  • 2018 – 90,161 miles
  • 2017 – 80,547 miles
  • 2016 – 70,340 miles
  • 2015 – 60,115 miles
  • 2014 – 48,799 miles
  • 2013 – 37,053 miles
  • 2012 – 27,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,103 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,103 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,103 miles
    Test number
    888534596891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,099 miles (+2,939)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,099 miles
    Test number
    719580786252
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre on outer side wall marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,160 miles
    Test number
    560186109990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes cracking and have some play in them. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail132,158 miles (+1,860)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    724649781437
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes cracking and have some play in them. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass130,298 miles (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,298 miles
    Test number
    999621457536
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,590 miles
    Test number
    866865058679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,588 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,588 miles
    Test number
    244053813091
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    143088996745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  9. Fail123,882 miles (+1,882)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    330839202415
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  10. Pass122,000 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,000 miles
    Test number
    844980469516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,470 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    931333531937
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail118,470 miles (+16,565)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    912704608429
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,905 miles (+11,744)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    884502078334
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass90,161 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    240401162417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,547 miles (+10,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    210063247102
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  16. Pass70,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    919520727374
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a nail

  17. Fail70,340 miles (+10,225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    144884652013
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a nail

  18. Pass60,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    197743865499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,115 miles (+11,316)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    769993865024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Fail48,799 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    137303664412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass48,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    238873564053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,047 miles (-14,006)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,047 miles
    Test number
    379773564069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,053 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    619851533074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    885170742022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 BYX

Does LR09 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 BYX is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 BYX?
The MOT on LR09 BYX is valid until 15 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 BYX done?
LR09 BYX was recorded at 135,103 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,575 miles a year.
Has LR09 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 BYX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 BYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 BYX find?
LR09 BYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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