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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 VKSMOT history

LR09 VKS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LR09 VKS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,231 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VKS was last recorded at 84,231 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,231 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,231 miles
  • 2025 – 80,234 miles
  • 2024 – 77,681 miles
  • 2023 – 75,926 miles
  • 2022 – 74,251 miles
  • 2021 – 71,986 miles
  • 2020 – 70,091 miles
  • 2019 – 67,602 miles
  • 2018 – 64,879 miles
  • 2017 – 61,330 miles
  • 2016 – 58,381 miles
  • 2015 – 55,595 miles
  • 2014 – 52,209 miles
  • 2013 – 43,788 miles
  • 2012 – 38,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,231 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle n/s & o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    245881429698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle n/s & o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail84,231 miles (+3,997)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    543296482034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle n/s & o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    244794954954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail80,234 miles (+2,553)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    113625432517
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass77,681 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    211636155145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass75,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    257008153223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail75,926 miles (+1,675)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    834521606126
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass74,251 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    568625212447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,986 miles (+1,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    110348573101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass70,091 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    781424264976
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass67,602 miles (+2,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    613401292994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass64,879 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    722563073690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,330 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,330 miles
    Test number
    884730902522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,381 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    591486002104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,595 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    989582435245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,209 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    927345544267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,743 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,743 miles
    Test number
    199862774087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,788 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    777797683054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    188150282438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VKS

Does LR09 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VKS is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VKS?
The MOT on LR09 VKS is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VKS done?
LR09 VKS was recorded at 84,231 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,156 miles a year.
Has LR09 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VKS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 VKS 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 VKS find?
LR09 VKS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle n/s & o/s lower arms.

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