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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 VKVMOT history

LR09 VKV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 217,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LR09 VKV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
217,362 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VKV
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 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VKV was last recorded at 217,362 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 9,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,144 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,218 miles
Average per year
12,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,362 miles
  • 2025 – 208,144 miles
  • 2024 – 195,303 miles
  • 2023 – 181,126 miles
  • 2022 – 167,484 miles
  • 2021 – 159,122 miles
  • 2020 – 143,871 miles
  • 2019 – 126,183 miles
  • 2018 – 110,955 miles
  • 2017 – 95,497 miles
  • 2016 – 92,081 miles
  • 2015 – 69,158 miles
  • 2014 – 51,573 miles
  • 2013 – 48,743 miles
  • 2012 – 37,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,362 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,362 miles (+9,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    217,362 miles
    Test number
    727058719628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass208,144 miles (+12,841)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    208,144 miles
    Test number
    679249163122
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass195,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,303 miles
    Test number
    905322189483
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail195,303 miles (+14,177)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,303 miles
    Test number
    729140499878
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass181,126 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,126 miles
    Test number
    305558852904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail181,125 miles (+13,641)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,125 miles
    Test number
    211508845299
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass167,484 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,484 miles
    Test number
    292575734835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,122 miles (+15,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,122 miles
    Test number
    857903826747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,871 miles (+17,688)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,871 miles
    Test number
    805457105421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,183 miles (+15,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,183 miles
    Test number
    790244588269
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to legal limits
    • AdvisorySlight leak of exhaust gasses from heat exchanger
  11. Pass110,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    113415830558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail110,952 miles (+15,455)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    792395018323
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass95,497 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    304175266068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,081 miles (+22,923)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    832426637818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,158 miles (+17,585)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    477938575023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,573 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    575631574090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,743 miles (+11,390)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,743 miles
    Test number
    578347973043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly mishaped on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly mishaped on inside edge
  18. Pass37,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    779489462011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VKV

Does LR09 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VKV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VKV?
The MOT on LR09 VKV is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VKV done?
LR09 VKV was recorded at 217,362 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 12,854 miles a year.
Has LR09 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VKV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VKV 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 VKV find?
LR09 VKV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner surfaces.

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