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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 RVVMOT history

LS09 RVV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LS09 RVV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
190,176 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 RVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS09 RVV was last recorded at 190,176 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,671 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,505 miles
Average per year
9,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,176 miles
  • 2024 – 184,671 miles
  • 2023 – 176,212 miles
  • 2022 – 167,932 miles
  • 2021 – 160,056 miles
  • 2020 – 152,216 miles
  • 2019 – 139,884 miles
  • 2018 – 127,117 miles
  • 2017 – 112,624 miles
  • 2016 – 100,348 miles
  • 2015 – 85,625 miles
  • 2014 – 74,073 miles
  • 2013 – 60,739 miles
  • 2012 – 52,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,176 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub assembly heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub assembly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail190,176 miles (+5,505)9 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,176 miles
    Test number
    857936262965
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub assembly heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub assembly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass184,671 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,671 miles
    Test number
    459424732981
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail184,671 miles (+8,459)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,671 miles
    Test number
    165918896492
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock dust cover lose
  4. Pass176,212 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    176,212 miles
    Test number
    907579317738
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded and bushes deturiated
  5. Pass167,932 miles (+7,876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,932 miles
    Test number
    706827436603
    • AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass160,056 miles (+7,840)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,056 miles
    Test number
    818673033986
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
  7. Pass152,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    203617532216
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  8. Fail152,216 miles (+12,332)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    219744794241
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass139,884 miles (+12,767)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    676512570630
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve corroded
  10. Pass127,117 miles (+14,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,117 miles
    Test number
    227677405554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass112,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    567473866608
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear x 2 tyres has cracks/cuts on tread but not showing any cord
  12. Fail112,624 miles (+12,276)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    566988251189
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear x 2 tyres has cracks/cuts on tread but not showing any cord
  13. Pass100,348 miles (+14,723)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    446662439901
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear x 2 has slight cracks in tread
  14. Pass85,625 miles (+11,552)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    648399555101
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brakes slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
  15. Pass74,073 miles (+13,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    297555174128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass60,739 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    568771743190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,244 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    408062832155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,833 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    276792782020
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & wearing.
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
  19. Fail50,833 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    826812382064
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & wearing.
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Questions about LS09 RVV

Does LS09 RVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 RVV expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 RVV?
The MOT on LS09 RVV expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 RVV done?
LS09 RVV was recorded at 190,176 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,974 miles a year.
Has LS09 RVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 RVV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 RVV 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 RVV find?
LS09 RVV failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 9 major defects and 12 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 18 more.

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