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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 YJMMOT history

LR09 YJM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

LR09 YJM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
188,378 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 YJM
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
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 YJM was last recorded at 188,378 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 11,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,623 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
11,755 miles
Average per year
12,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,378 miles
  • 2024 – 176,623 miles
  • 2023 – 166,676 miles
  • 2022 – 162,452 miles
  • 2021 – 138,308 miles
  • 2019 – 122,382 miles
  • 2018 – 111,244 miles
  • 2017 – 97,086 miles
  • 2016 – 91,144 miles
  • 2015 – 80,094 miles
  • 2014 – 67,670 miles
  • 2013 – 53,302 miles
  • 2012 – 31,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,378 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,378 miles
    Test number
    869940660989
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail188,378 miles (+11,755)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,378 miles
    Test number
    668422445443
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,623 miles
    Test number
    585933212015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,623 miles (+9,947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,623 miles
    Test number
    220745162719
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass166,676 miles (+55)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    166,676 miles
    Test number
    839823807844
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear repair covered in under seal.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel lamp on/low.

  6. Fail166,621 miles (+4,169)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,621 miles
    Test number
    225174142484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel lamp on/low.
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp on.

  7. Pass162,452 miles (+24,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,452 miles
    Test number
    727448124386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,308 miles
    Test number
    329932810016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail138,308 miles (+15,926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,308 miles
    Test number
    464527202781
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass122,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,382 miles
    Test number
    870087436500
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light showing on dash

  11. Fail122,381 miles (+11,137)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    166770223273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light showing on dash

  12. Pass111,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    201163378311
    • AdvisorySlight cracks offside rear tyre tread

  13. Fail111,241 miles (+14,155)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    255051553845
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight cracks offside rear tyre tread

  14. Pass97,086 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,086 miles
    Test number
    370525847751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,084 miles (+5,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    956210265028
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass91,144 miles (+11,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    148626859759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,094 miles (+12,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    407041735153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass67,670 miles (+14,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    349321244123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,302 miles (+22,222)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    515734133185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing on edges

  20. Pass31,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    257411752486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 YJM

Does LR09 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 YJM expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 YJM?
The MOT on LR09 YJM expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 YJM done?
LR09 YJM was recorded at 188,378 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 12,356 miles a year.
Has LR09 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 YJM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 YJM 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 YJM find?
LR09 YJM passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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