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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 VRLMOT history

LS09 VRL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LS09 VRL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,150 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VRL was last recorded at 134,150 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,116 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
8,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,150 miles
  • 2025 – 122,113 miles
  • 2024 – 121,005 miles
  • 2023 – 103,952 miles
  • 2022 – 99,390 miles
  • 2021 – 95,912 miles
  • 2020 – 93,067 miles
  • 2019 – 88,248 miles
  • 2018 – 78,645 miles
  • 2017 – 70,769 miles
  • 2016 – 61,836 miles
  • 2015 – 48,112 miles
  • 2014 – 37,342 miles
  • 2013 – 27,641 miles
  • 2012 – 21,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of NSF being over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front tyres worn on edges of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,150 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,150 miles
    Test number
    999870413444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of NSF being over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,116 miles (+34)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,116 miles
    Test number
    347560237874
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of NSF being over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail134,082 miles (+11,969)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,082 miles
    Test number
    470186611970
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. Hole 1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. Hole 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. Hole 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  4. Pass122,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    699107843489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,113 miles (+31)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    413979485545
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,082 miles (+1,077)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    355451069394
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass121,005 miles (+17,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    157830627100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,952 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    125488111430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,949 miles (+4,559)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    678302304375
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,390 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    130939324251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,912 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    679948299559
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges of tread

  12. Fail95,876 miles (+2,809)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    348928237471
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges of tread

  13. Pass93,067 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    820530889245
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  14. Pass88,248 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    510214880980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,645 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,645 miles
    Test number
    910353821866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,769 miles (+8,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    301401022838
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass61,836 miles (+13,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    599257715037
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass48,112 miles (+10,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    337523785041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,342 miles (+9,701)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    379702714176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,641 miles (+5,707)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,641 miles
    Test number
    897696503139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass21,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,934 miles
    Test number
    545318792031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS09 VRL

Does LS09 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VRL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VRL?
The MOT on LS09 VRL is valid until 3 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 VRL done?
LS09 VRL was recorded at 134,150 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,070 miles a year.
Has LS09 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VRL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 VRL 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 VRL find?
LS09 VRL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of nsf being over heated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear, and 1 more.

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