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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 VLNMOT history

LR09 VLN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

LR09 VLN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2024
Mileage
154,951 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VLN
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
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VLN was last recorded at 154,951 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,948 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,951 miles
  • 2022 – 139,382 miles
  • 2021 – 125,747 miles
  • 2020 – 111,489 miles
  • 2019 – 99,655 miles
  • 2018 – 84,383 miles
  • 2017 – 68,966 miles
  • 2016 – 57,756 miles
  • 2015 – 46,125 miles
  • 2014 – 37,551 miles
  • 2013 – 32,742 miles
  • 2012 – 29,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,951 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,951 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,951 miles
    Test number
    302360554686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,948 miles (+15,566)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,948 miles
    Test number
    609392979202
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass139,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,382 miles
    Test number
    158778149466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,369 miles (+13,622)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    717476847142
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  5. Pass125,747 miles (+14,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    141870988653
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes getting heavy
  6. Pass111,489 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    739989262030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail111,436 miles (+11,781)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,436 miles
    Test number
    828085370076
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass99,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    282946060692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread on 2mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail99,655 miles (+15,272)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    543028927363
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread on 2mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass84,383 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    749274444078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail84,320 miles (+15,354)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    502625341901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass68,966 miles (+11,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,966 miles
    Test number
    394482063962
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass57,756 miles (+11,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,756 miles
    Test number
    829832723961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,125 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    419018115297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    845997435044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,023 miles (+5,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    877936635008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass37,551 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    606966334083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,742 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    756555833032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,820 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    109870662416
    • NoteAll four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Questions about LR09 VLN

Does LR09 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VLN expired on 5 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VLN?
The MOT on LR09 VLN expired on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VLN done?
LR09 VLN was recorded at 154,951 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 10,952 miles a year.
Has LR09 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VLN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 VLN 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 VLN find?
LR09 VLN passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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