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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 RHYMOT history

LR09 RHY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR09 RHY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,958 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RHY
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
13 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 RHY was last recorded at 158,958 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,860 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,098 miles
Average per year
7,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,958 miles
  • 2025 – 152,860 miles
  • 2024 – 146,193 miles
  • 2023 – 138,385 miles
  • 2022 – 130,843 miles
  • 2021 – 124,439 miles
  • 2020 – 119,050 miles
  • 2019 – 111,112 miles
  • 2018 – 103,246 miles
  • 2017 – 95,725 miles
  • 2016 – 87,789 miles
  • 2015 – 81,047 miles
  • 2014 – 74,283 miles
  • 2013 – 70,308 miles
  • 2012 – 60,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock upper shields insecure

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,958 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,958 miles
    Test number
    691346630402
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock upper shields insecure

  2. Fail158,958 miles (+6,098)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,958 miles
    Test number
    529008445528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock upper shields insecure

  3. Pass152,860 miles (+6,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,860 miles
    Test number
    813545370291
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Body damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror cover damaged missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,193 miles (+7,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,193 miles
    Test number
    849342386780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside impact damage
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  5. Pass138,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    216855320220
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror damaged.

  6. Fail138,385 miles (+7,542)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    449004710436
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And boot split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror damaged.

  7. Pass130,843 miles (+6,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    776446733515
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside of car including mirror
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

  8. Pass124,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    475642555009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,439 miles (+5,389)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    978424684224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass119,050 miles (+7,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,050 miles
    Test number
    428258831481
    • AdvisoryFull underbody prptection fitted

  11. Pass111,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    234770085819
    • AdvisoryFull under body protection fitted
    • AdvisoryImpact damage n/s/f

  12. Fail111,112 miles (+7,866)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    522947866407
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFull under body protection fitted
    • AdvisoryImpact damage n/s/f

  13. Pass103,246 miles (+7,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,246 miles
    Test number
    431656630307
    • AdvisoryFull under body protection fitted and engine bay covers fitted can't inspect

  14. Pass95,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    282142876529
    • AdvisoryFull under body protection fitted at time of test

  15. Fail95,725 miles (+7,936)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    932888568900
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working Has had a temp repair (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFull under body protection fitted at time of test

  16. Pass87,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    199932570803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,789 miles (+6,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    187827293568
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail81,047 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    658187325005
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass81,047 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    726887125093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,283 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    208224514040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,308 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    357232423034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    899082572006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 RHY

Does LR09 RHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 RHY is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RHY?
The MOT on LR09 RHY is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 RHY done?
LR09 RHY was recorded at 158,958 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,135 miles a year.
Has LR09 RHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RHY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 RHY 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 RHY find?
LR09 RHY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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