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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LS09 EFTMOT history

LS09 EFT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LS09 EFT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,410 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 EFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 EFT was last recorded at 110,410 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,408 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,410 miles
  • 2024 – 105,946 miles
  • 2023 – 97,772 miles
  • 2022 – 89,514 miles
  • 2021 – 81,298 miles
  • 2020 – 76,852 miles
  • 2019 – 70,420 miles
  • 2018 – 61,725 miles
  • 2017 – 52,393 miles
  • 2016 – 45,118 miles
  • 2015 – 39,105 miles
  • 2014 – 31,816 miles
  • 2013 – 25,173 miles
  • 2012 – 20,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,410 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,410 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    160647684385
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,408 miles (+35)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    616795270438
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,373 miles (+4,427)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    318233953650
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cant spin wheel (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass105,946 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    885356659418
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,945 miles (+8,173)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,945 miles
    Test number
    593702875374
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,772 miles
    Test number
    745798951333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,772 miles (+8,258)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,772 miles
    Test number
    543540284977
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,514 miles (+8,216)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    857681856336
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    888592449283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,298 miles (+4,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    297126739082
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass76,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    946294632472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail76,852 miles (+6,432)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    850273795583
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass70,420 miles (+8,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    872688011962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass61,725 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    164366906890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,393 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    858129397453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,118 miles (+6,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    774002132888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,105 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    666859330233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,816 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    257328944107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,173 miles (+4,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,173 miles
    Test number
    327100453175
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r + n/s/f seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

  20. Pass20,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,941 miles
    Test number
    296946642169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 EFT

Does LS09 EFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 EFT is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 EFT?
The MOT on LS09 EFT is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 EFT done?
LS09 EFT was recorded at 110,410 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,596 miles a year.
Has LS09 EFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 EFT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 EFT 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 EFT find?
LS09 EFT passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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