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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 YHJMOT history

LR09 YHJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LR09 YHJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,586 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 YHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 YHJ was last recorded at 116,586 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,157 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
5,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,586 miles
  • 2025 – 116,157 miles
  • 2024 – 114,273 miles
  • 2023 – 112,963 miles
  • 2022 – 110,418 miles
  • 2021 – 107,482 miles
  • 2020 – 104,416 miles
  • 2019 – 102,007 miles
  • 2018 – 99,502 miles
  • 2017 – 94,443 miles
  • 2016 – 83,639 miles
  • 2015 – 71,249 miles
  • 2014 – 59,157 miles
  • 2013 – 49,107 miles
  • 2012 – 40,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,586 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,586 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    492820989368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,157 miles (+1,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    737328161314
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,273 miles (+1,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,273 miles
    Test number
    403299116807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle & attachments corroded.
  4. Pass112,963 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    294368464307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,960 miles (+83)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    178832947957
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail112,877 miles (+2,459)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,877 miles
    Test number
    549781689180
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear reflector damaged but working ok.
  7. Pass110,418 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,418 miles
    Test number
    348204473830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,482 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    413014590706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,416 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,416 miles
    Test number
    927415121495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,007 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    742404314706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    331198192074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,502 miles (+5,059)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    124460299285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass94,443 miles (+10,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,443 miles
    Test number
    883356942556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt surround is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass83,639 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    411277094601
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail83,636 miles (+12,387)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,636 miles
    Test number
    793817598973
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass71,249 miles (+12,092)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    298374008829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,157 miles (+10,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    836495264285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front seat belt buckle poor condition
  18. Pass49,107 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    697414473294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,621 miles
    Test number
    329267792252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,617 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,617 miles
    Test number
    937707092266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LR09 YHJ

Does LR09 YHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 YHJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 YHJ?
The MOT on LR09 YHJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 YHJ done?
LR09 YHJ was recorded at 116,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,491 miles a year.
Has LR09 YHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 YHJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 YHJ 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 YHJ find?
LR09 YHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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