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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 OCVMOT history

LR09 OCV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR09 OCV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,535 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 OCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 OCV was last recorded at 128,535 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,195 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,340 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,535 miles
  • 2025 – 124,195 miles
  • 2024 – 118,848 miles
  • 2023 – 112,974 miles
  • 2022 – 105,296 miles
  • 2020 – 99,934 miles
  • 2019 – 91,212 miles
  • 2018 – 83,680 miles
  • 2017 – 76,838 miles
  • 2016 – 67,505 miles
  • 2015 – 65,293 miles
  • 2014 – 59,549 miles
  • 2013 – 54,124 miles
  • 2012 – 39,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,535 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    895073275637
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,535 miles (+4,340)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    420832274282
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,195 miles (+5,347)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,195 miles
    Test number
    774127679851
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,848 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,848 miles
    Test number
    176200458809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail118,848 miles (+5,874)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,848 miles
    Test number
    351332211836
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass112,974 miles (+7,678)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,974 miles
    Test number
    723975101494
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,296 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,296 miles
    Test number
    826130685892
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass99,934 miles (+8,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,934 miles
    Test number
    159027350619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,212 miles (+7,532)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    299991219836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,680 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    748426014796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    932677128614
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition

  12. Fail76,838 miles (+9,333)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    145458345078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition

  13. Pass67,505 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,505 miles
    Test number
    158854123555
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass65,293 miles (+5,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,293 miles
    Test number
    386985435199
    • NoteO/S/R + N/S/R tyres showing age related cracks in tread

  15. Pass59,549 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    389905234164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,124 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    459817563062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,778 miles
    Test number
    546761762084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 OCV

Does LR09 OCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 OCV is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 OCV?
The MOT on LR09 OCV is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 OCV done?
LR09 OCV was recorded at 128,535 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has LR09 OCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 OCV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 OCV 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 OCV find?
LR09 OCV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 5 more.

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