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Volkswagen Golf

Gold · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 BUJMOT history

LS09 BUJ is a gold diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LS09 BUJ gold Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,566 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 BUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 BUJ was last recorded at 126,566 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2024: 110,525 miles, lower than 115,664 miles on 30 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,194 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,566 miles
  • 2025 – 122,194 miles
  • 2024 – 110,525 miles
  • 2023 – 115,664 miles
  • 2022 – 112,749 miles
  • 2021 – 109,713 miles
  • 2020 – 107,332 miles
  • 2019 – 102,387 miles
  • 2018 – 96,967 miles
  • 2017 – 95,308 miles
  • 2016 – 89,704 miles
  • 2015 – 75,499 miles
  • 2014 – 62,448 miles
  • 2013 – 47,655 miles
  • 2012 – 40,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shock bump stop/dust cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover damaged replace asap (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shock bump stop/dust cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock bump stop/dust cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail lamp damaged

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Score marks on both driveshafts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,566 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,566 miles
    Test number
    127495689384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock bump stop/dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover damaged replace asap (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock bump stop/dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock bump stop/dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail lamp damaged

  2. Fail126,566 miles (+4,372)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,566 miles
    Test number
    700205163550
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock bump stop/dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover damaged replace asap (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock bump stop/dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock bump stop/dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail lamp damaged

  3. Pass122,194 miles (+11,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    517133741550
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,525 miles (-5,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    886341827294
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRubbing marks on both driveshafts

  5. Pass115,664 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    377118980176
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryScore marks on both driveshafts

  6. Fail115,593 miles (+2,844)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    335506844950
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryScore marks on both driveshafts

  7. Pass112,749 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,749 miles
    Test number
    582753090180
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread and nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on

  8. Fail112,749 miles (+3,036)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,749 miles
    Test number
    840158587561
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in tread and nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on

  9. Pass109,713 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    967541797430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,332 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    747588173754
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads getting low

  11. Pass102,387 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    227119460938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,967 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    847767320754
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread getting liow

  13. Pass95,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    688680309101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,308 miles (+5,604)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    114989194730
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass89,704 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    719578264704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail89,701 miles (+14,202)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,701 miles
    Test number
    127267969223
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    696409315195
    • NoteFront Registration damage

  18. Fail75,496 miles (+13,048)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    965129715128
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront Registration damage

  19. Pass62,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    238011224452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,448 miles (+14,793)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,448 miles
    Test number
    575071024100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,655 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    936204713179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,468 miles
    Test number
    268737712054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 BUJ

Does LS09 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 BUJ is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 BUJ?
The MOT on LS09 BUJ is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 BUJ done?
LS09 BUJ was recorded at 126,566 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has LS09 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 BUJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 BUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 BUJ find?
LS09 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock bump stop/dust cover missing; offside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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