
Volkswagen Golf
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass115,868 miles (+4,015)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 115,868 miles
- Test number
- 679183665911
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
Pass104,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,812 miles
- Test number
- 569459263744
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass94,373 miles (+14,892)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 94,373 miles
- Test number
- 213028131322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,481 miles (+15,317)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,481 miles
- Test number
- 268799663905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,164 miles (+17,963)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 64,164 miles
- Test number
- 480394919184
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass46,201 miles (+2,041)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 46,201 miles
- Test number
- 965008415110
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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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