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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 XBMMOT history

LS09 XBM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS09 XBM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,586 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 XBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 XBM was last recorded at 156,586 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 13,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,745 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,841 miles
Average per year
8,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,586 miles
  • 2025 – 142,745 miles
  • 2024 – 128,690 miles
  • 2023 – 119,081 miles
  • 2022 – 115,868 miles
  • 2021 – 111,853 miles
  • 2020 – 108,851 miles
  • 2019 – 104,812 miles
  • 2018 – 94,373 miles
  • 2017 – 79,481 miles
  • 2016 – 64,164 miles
  • 2015 – 46,201 miles
  • 2014 – 44,160 miles
  • 2013 – 41,151 miles
  • 2012 – 33,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,586 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,586 miles (+13,841)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    673303511906
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass142,745 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,745 miles
    Test number
    945132671572
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail142,745 miles (+14,055)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,745 miles
    Test number
    726538848498
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    433618972472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all! (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail128,690 miles (+84)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    958966339718
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all! (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail128,606 miles (+9,525)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,606 miles
    Test number
    424225694903
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Significant blue smoke and all metrics beyond limits before test having to be aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass119,081 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    671404120812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass115,868 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    679183665911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,853 miles (+3,002)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    483610137777
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  10. Pass108,851 miles (+4,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    389603672396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass104,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,812 miles
    Test number
    569459263744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,812 miles (+10,439)4 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,812 miles
    Test number
    762146314077
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass94,373 miles (+14,892)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    213028131322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,481 miles (+15,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    268799663905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,164 miles (+17,963)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    480394919184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,201 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    457678115145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass46,201 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    965008415110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,160 miles (+3,009)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    239659984287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBody damage n/s/f
  19. Pass41,151 miles (+7,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,151 miles
    Test number
    666821893270
    • 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)
  20. Pass33,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    897930292254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 XBM

Does LS09 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 XBM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 XBM?
The MOT on LS09 XBM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 XBM done?
LS09 XBM was recorded at 156,586 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,776 miles a year.
Has LS09 XBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 XBM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 XBM 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 XBM find?
LS09 XBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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