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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.

LR09 BYZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass149,745 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass85,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    831615707802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass81,546 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    888669845415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,368 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    234615747591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,883 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    600431069483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,895 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    868771409088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass53,169 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    348207154367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass22,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    396371062065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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