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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 EFRMOT history

LS09 EFR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LS09 EFR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,662 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 EFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 EFR was last recorded at 142,662 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 15,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,602 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,060 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,662 miles
  • 2025 – 127,602 miles
  • 2024 – 116,745 miles
  • 2023 – 111,339 miles
  • 2022 – 106,562 miles
  • 2021 – 99,016 miles
  • 2020 – 87,036 miles
  • 2019 – 71,484 miles
  • 2018 – 69,464 miles
  • 2017 – 65,626 miles
  • 2016 – 56,247 miles
  • 2015 – 47,302 miles
  • 2014 – 38,256 miles
  • 2013 – 28,437 miles
  • 2012 – 17,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,662 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replace soon (6.1.7 (g) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,662 miles (+15,060)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,662 miles
    Test number
    968375682202
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replace soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass127,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,602 miles
    Test number
    587482816481
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail127,596 miles (+10,851)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,596 miles
    Test number
    892399668075
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass116,745 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    700058631710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail116,743 miles (+5,404)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    279449975019
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass111,339 miles (+4,777)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,339 miles
    Test number
    713325735729
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass106,562 miles (+7,546)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    192830043482
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass99,016 miles (+11,980)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    916293249199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,036 miles (+15,552)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    119130874893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    208079360209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,484 miles (+2,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    748039645712
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass69,464 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,464 miles
    Test number
    338121543145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,626 miles (+9,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    867139266862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,247 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    744204264511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,302 miles
    Test number
    669813278202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,302 miles (+9,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,302 miles
    Test number
    477517210154
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass38,256 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    597597264279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,437 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    307727763411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,877 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,877 miles
    Test number
    399435182426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perished
  20. Pass17,877 miles (+2,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,877 miles
    Test number
    549395582288
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perished
  21. Fail15,612 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,612 miles
    Test number
    577628312115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass15,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,612 miles
    Test number
    579518312117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 EFR

Does LS09 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 EFR is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 EFR?
The MOT on LS09 EFR is valid until 9 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 EFR done?
LS09 EFR was recorded at 142,662 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has LS09 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 EFR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 EFR 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 LS09 EFR find?
LS09 EFR passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replace soon.

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