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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LS09 HFEMOT history

LS09 HFE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LS09 HFE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
180,701 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HFE was last recorded at 180,701 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,665 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
10,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,701 miles
  • 2024 – 174,047 miles
  • 2023 – 167,855 miles
  • 2022 – 160,565 miles
  • 2021 – 148,298 miles
  • 2020 – 136,144 miles
  • 2019 – 115,192 miles
  • 2018 – 100,764 miles
  • 2017 – 85,115 miles
  • 2016 – 75,104 miles
  • 2015 – 66,159 miles
  • 2014 – 58,130 miles
  • 2013 – 48,211 miles
  • 2012 – 36,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brakes feels air in system, advised to inspection/repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,701 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,701 miles
    Test number
    642612814385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,665 miles (+6,618)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,665 miles
    Test number
    538211406079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass174,047 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,047 miles
    Test number
    927575055690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,026 miles (+6,171)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,026 miles
    Test number
    472012011279
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,855 miles
    Test number
    392370724128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,825 miles (+7,260)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,825 miles
    Test number
    868168736663
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass160,565 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,565 miles
    Test number
    868829079434
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers has slight knock on top end
    • AdvisoryBrakes feels air in system, advised to inspection/repair

  8. Fail160,557 miles (+12,259)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,557 miles
    Test number
    613166470154
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut x2 to cords, inner edge worn, nail in it 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes feels air in system, advised to inspection/repair

  9. Pass148,298 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,298 miles
    Test number
    393652409137
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on screen

  10. Fail148,298 miles (+12,154)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,298 miles
    Test number
    886892718649
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on screen

  11. Pass136,144 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    121375694024
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  12. Fail136,144 miles (+20,952)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    675265383081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  13. Pass115,192 miles (+14,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    683368897699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen

  14. Pass100,764 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    862490368170
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail100,756 miles (+15,641)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    750530100575
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass85,115 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,115 miles
    Test number
    567336853871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,110 miles (+10,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    605919332066
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass75,104 miles (+8,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    262563523778
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped where worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn unevenly across an axle (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush both sides starting to de-bond (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass66,159 miles (+8,029)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    239170125406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass58,130 miles (+9,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,130 miles
    Test number
    479318304102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass48,211 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    105718603104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,208 miles (+12,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    288417203438
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    525355792063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 HFE

Does LS09 HFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HFE is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HFE?
The MOT on LS09 HFE is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HFE done?
LS09 HFE was recorded at 180,701 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 10,594 miles a year.
Has LS09 HFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HFE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 HFE 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 HFE find?
LS09 HFE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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