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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 LFAMOT history

LS09 LFA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LS09 LFA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
95,704 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LFA was last recorded at 95,704 miles on 20 May 2026, 4,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,856 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,848 miles
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,704 miles
  • 2025 – 90,856 miles
  • 2024 – 87,078 miles
  • 2023 – 79,865 miles
  • 2022 – 71,668 miles
  • 2021 – 61,460 miles
  • 2020 – 55,982 miles
  • 2019 – 49,005 miles
  • 2018 – 42,761 miles
  • 2017 – 35,569 miles
  • 2015 – 30,919 miles
  • 2014 – 25,464 miles
  • 2013 – 16,337 miles
  • 2012 – 12,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,704 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    917676088118
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail95,703 miles (+4,847)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    819532059141
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,856 miles
    Test number
    257719609002
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail90,856 miles (+7)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,856 miles
    Test number
    380492363118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail90,849 miles (+3,771)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,849 miles
    Test number
    149670597790
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,078 miles (+7,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,078 miles
    Test number
    119785191844
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,865 miles (+8,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    100355882062
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,668 miles (+10,208)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    680720887905
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass61,460 miles (+5,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,460 miles
    Test number
    992955158012
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass55,982 miles (+6,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    463942826011
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass49,005 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    196495783916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass42,761 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    800974089221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,569 miles (+4,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,569 miles
    Test number
    310923976877
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
  14. Pass30,919 miles (+5,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    226229714539
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass25,464 miles (+9,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    126562054359
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch liner broken and likely to foul the wheel
  16. Pass16,337 miles (+4,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,337 miles
    Test number
    149003593491
    • 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)
  17. Pass12,024 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,024 miles
    Test number
    445411412165
    • NoteDamage to ns sill
    • NoteNsf fog light inop

Questions about LS09 LFA

Does LS09 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LFA is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LFA?
The MOT on LS09 LFA is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LFA done?
LS09 LFA was recorded at 95,704 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has LS09 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LFA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 LFA 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 LFA find?
LS09 LFA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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