
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LR09 BYZMOT history
LR09 BYZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 149,745 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 BYZ
- 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
- 11 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 BYZ was last recorded at 149,745 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,973 miles · 12 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 772 miles
- Average per year
- 8,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,745 miles
- 2025 – 127,531 miles
- 2024 – 119,724 miles
- 2023 – 111,926 miles
- 2022 – 105,428 miles
- 2021 – 96,990 miles
- 2020 – 85,484 miles
- 2019 – 81,546 miles
- 2018 – 79,368 miles
- 2016 – 73,883 miles
- 2015 – 62,895 miles
- 2014 – 53,169 miles
- 2012 – 22,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,745 miles (+772)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 149,745 miles
- Test number
- 999022135206
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,973 miles (+21,442)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,973 miles
- Test number
- 392576225373
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,531 miles (+92)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 127,531 miles
- Test number
- 742125525797
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail127,439 miles (+7,715)1 dangerous7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,439 miles
- Test number
- 123989157199
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont connect (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,724 miles14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 119,724 miles
- Test number
- 981628337759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail119,724 miles (+7,798)4 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,724 miles
- Test number
- 296828774953
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass111,926 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 111,926 miles
- Test number
- 905962903467
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail111,926 miles (+6,498)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,926 miles
- Test number
- 426141319007
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt catch not working (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both nearside and offside (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Passenger's seat with a defective structure All three rear seat head rest excessively damaged (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass105,428 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 105,428 miles
- Test number
- 482125643744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail105,428 miles (+8,438)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,428 miles
- Test number
- 152687285143
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass96,990 miles (+11,506)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 96,990 miles
- Test number
- 271668022297
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass85,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 85,484 miles
- Test number
- 831615707802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,481 miles (+3,935)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,481 miles
- Test number
- 990637284444
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass81,546 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 81,546 miles
- Test number
- 888669845415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,368 miles (+5,485)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 79,368 miles
- Test number
- 234615747591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,883 miles (+10,988)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 73,883 miles
- Test number
- 600431069483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,895 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 62,895 miles
- Test number
- 868771409088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,776 miles (+9,607)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,776 miles
- Test number
- 439332972312
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass53,169 miles (+10,083)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 53,169 miles
- Test number
- 348207154367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,086 miles (+20,095)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,086 miles
- Test number
- 369272064078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,991 miles
- Test number
- 396371062065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,991 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,991 miles
- Test number
- 145811162072
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LR09 BYZ
- Does LR09 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 BYZ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 BYZ?
- The MOT on LR09 BYZ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR09 BYZ done?
- LR09 BYZ was recorded at 149,745 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,760 miles a year.
- Has LR09 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 BYZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
- LR09 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside outer integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.
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