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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 XBLMOT history

LS09 XBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

LS09 XBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
159,921 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 XBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 XBL was last recorded at 159,921 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 18,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,567 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
18,354 miles
Average per year
10,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,921 miles
  • 2023 – 141,567 miles
  • 2022 – 129,065 miles
  • 2021 – 122,277 miles
  • 2020 – 115,664 miles
  • 2019 – 106,252 miles
  • 2018 – 99,832 miles
  • 2017 – 93,975 miles
  • 2016 – 76,799 miles
  • 2015 – 56,926 miles
  • 2014 – 47,699 miles
  • 2013 – 39,603 miles
  • 2012 – 30,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (ally) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(ally) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak / borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,921 miles (+18,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,921 miles
    Test number
    837417973386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (ally) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(ally) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak / borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,567 miles
    Test number
    398964130409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,567 miles (+12,502)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,567 miles
    Test number
    528564936008
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,065 miles (+6,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    102351370400
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn unevenly

  5. Pass122,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,277 miles
    Test number
    838937888499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

  6. Fail122,277 miles (+6,613)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,277 miles
    Test number
    865387112612
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

  7. Pass115,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    444611453712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,664 miles (+9,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    195859621387
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass106,252 miles (+6,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,252 miles
    Test number
    968316508352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,832 miles (+5,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,832 miles
    Test number
    720055732083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v gaiter on driveshaft slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass93,975 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,975 miles
    Test number
    746079625512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail93,715 miles (+16,916)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    360716548556
    • FailureRear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    214987359842
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail76,799 miles (+19,873)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    540158042623
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm center to outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass56,926 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    288690182125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,699 miles (+8,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    765029944307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    707435953371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,603 miles (+9,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    195294353304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass30,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    979214292243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 XBL

Does LS09 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 XBL expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 XBL?
The MOT on LS09 XBL expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 XBL done?
LS09 XBL was recorded at 159,921 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 10,654 miles a year.
Has LS09 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 XBL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 XBL 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 XBL find?
LS09 XBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (ally) bush; nearside rear outer integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(ally) bush, and 1 more.

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