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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 MZXMOT history

LR09 MZX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LR09 MZX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,432 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 MZX
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
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 MZX was last recorded at 121,432 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,159 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,273 miles
Average per year
6,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,432 miles
  • 2025 – 117,159 miles
  • 2024 – 112,419 miles
  • 2023 – 95,749 miles
  • 2022 – 90,770 miles
  • 2020 – 90,768 miles
  • 2019 – 83,249 miles
  • 2018 – 80,075 miles
  • 2017 – 74,043 miles
  • 2016 – 65,603 miles
  • 2015 – 55,641 miles
  • 2014 – 46,182 miles
  • 2013 – 37,813 miles
  • 2012 – 29,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,432 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,432 miles
    Test number
    867232322009
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail121,430 miles (+4,271)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,430 miles
    Test number
    710441721498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,159 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,159 miles
    Test number
    176978379535
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail117,155 miles (+4,736)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,155 miles
    Test number
    665055016707
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,419 miles (+16,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    973822993257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,749 miles (+4,979)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    773762249551
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,770 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    251444370071
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,768 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    357858902441
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,768 miles (+7,519)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    218398331640
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    363315872114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,248 miles (+3,173)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,248 miles
    Test number
    778246901859
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass80,075 miles (+6,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    984507948741
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge no cords showing

  13. Pass74,043 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,043 miles
    Test number
    821009199300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,603 miles (+9,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    817478634138
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to test.

  15. Pass55,641 miles (+9,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    207265575096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,182 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    205569174087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,813 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,813 miles
    Test number
    629874073031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    946332072035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 MZX

Does LR09 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 MZX is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 MZX?
The MOT on LR09 MZX is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 MZX done?
LR09 MZX was recorded at 121,432 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
Has LR09 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 MZX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 MZX 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 MZX find?
LR09 MZX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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