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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 XRDMOT history

LS09 XRD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LS09 XRD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,009 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 XRD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 XRD was last recorded at 151,009 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 4,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,602 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,407 miles
Average per year
7,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,009 miles
  • 2025 – 146,602 miles
  • 2024 – 140,731 miles
  • 2023 – 134,828 miles
  • 2022 – 122,582 miles
  • 2021 – 111,851 miles
  • 2020 – 105,761 miles
  • 2019 – 89,837 miles
  • 2018 – 82,682 miles
  • 2017 – 75,779 miles
  • 2016 – 70,687 miles
  • 2015 – 65,187 miles
  • 2014 – 61,082 miles
  • 2013 – 53,485 miles
  • 2012 – 45,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,009 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,009 miles
    Test number
    532193938214
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

  2. Fail151,010 miles (+4,408)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,010 miles
    Test number
    399507903355
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

  3. Pass146,602 miles (+5,871)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    823567355026
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower ns sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass140,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,731 miles
    Test number
    725075176415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail140,731 miles (+5,903)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,731 miles
    Test number
    995189932825
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass134,828 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,828 miles
    Test number
    813748134186
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail134,828 miles (+12,246)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,828 miles
    Test number
    517002653179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass122,582 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    922832015482
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail122,582 miles (+10,731)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    428874202951
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass111,851 miles (+6,090)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,851 miles
    Test number
    876153415147
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass105,761 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    975048207156
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-body covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail105,761 miles (+15,924)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    405961274260
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp NOT working
    • AdvisoryUnder-body covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass89,837 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    348592962248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover has a slight split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint boot has a slight split

  14. Pass82,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    699351712016
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and corroded, pads approx 50% worn
    • AdvisoryService due

  15. Fail82,682 miles (+6,903)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    911905080825
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and corroded, pads approx 50% worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily lipped and corroded, pads approx 80% worn
    • AdvisoryService due

  16. Pass75,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    639320260265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,779 miles (+5,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    304360504887
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass70,687 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,687 miles
    Test number
    367274580202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,187 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    405318535130
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass61,082 miles (+7,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    436227444114
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass53,485 miles (+7,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    458683733153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass45,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    908379142139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,608 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    578099842107
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LS09 XRD

Does LS09 XRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 XRD is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 XRD?
The MOT on LS09 XRD is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 XRD done?
LS09 XRD was recorded at 151,009 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 7,452 miles a year.
Has LS09 XRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 XRD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 XRD 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 XRD find?
LS09 XRD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen wiper blade defective; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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