
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LS09 XRWMOT history
LS09 XRW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 217,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 217,792 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 XRW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 21 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 XRW was last recorded at 217,792 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 217,792 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,792 miles
- 2024 – 213,251 miles
- 2023 – 208,073 miles
- 2022 – 200,816 miles
- 2021 – 188,403 miles
- 2020 – 167,706 miles
- 2019 – 149,147 miles
- 2018 – 141,178 miles
- 2017 – 132,478 miles
- 2016 – 121,958 miles
- 2015 – 112,048 miles
- 2014 – 99,463 miles
- 2013 – 84,916 miles
- 2012 – 69,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
All tyres worn low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front no plate deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,792 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 217,792 miles
- Test number
- 686997900608
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail217,792 miles1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,792 miles
- Test number
- 932263321739
- MajorOffside Front Outer Direction indicator not working MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 298159068246
- DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 605513452609
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass213,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 213,251 miles
- Test number
- 684224844521
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail213,251 miles (+5,178)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,251 miles
- Test number
- 631646966951
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass208,073 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 208,073 miles
- Test number
- 672407504841
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear BOOT LEAD IS NOT OPENINIG
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT LEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail208,073 miles (+7,257)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,073 miles
- Test number
- 623096326302
- MajorCentral Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DISC SCORED (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear BOOT LEAD IS NOT OPENINIG
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT LEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass200,816 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 200,816 miles
- Test number
- 999699225420
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but still readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORODED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail200,815 miles (+12,412)2 dangerous2 major4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,815 miles
- Test number
- 747218909915
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER AND OTHER RESIDUE INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but still readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORODED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,403 miles (+132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 188,403 miles
- Test number
- 553522231868
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail188,271 miles (+20,565)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,271 miles
- Test number
- 321266660291
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,706 miles (+18,559)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 167,706 miles
- Test number
- 889748800406
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,147 miles (+7,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 149,147 miles
- Test number
- 403820948097
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,178 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 141,178 miles
- Test number
- 954582459313
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn low
- AdvisoryFront no plate deteriorated
Fail141,161 miles (+8,683)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,161 miles
- Test number
- 374198615015
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn low
- AdvisoryFront no plate deteriorated
Pass132,478 miles (+10,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 132,478 miles
- Test number
- 284709351548
- AdvisoryEML light, DPF light, Glow plug light flashing
Pass121,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 121,958 miles
- Test number
- 591221066604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,958 miles (+9,910)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,958 miles
- Test number
- 293352443601
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass112,048 miles (+12,585)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,048 miles
- Test number
- 328167145137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
Pass99,463 miles (+14,547)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 99,463 miles
- Test number
- 136723044103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,916 miles (+15,501)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 84,916 miles
- Test number
- 886807753132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,415 miles4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 69,415 miles
- Test number
- 299712132426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBonnet safety catch stiff/poor operation
- NoteDamage to engine and rear suspension undertays
- NoteSlight damage to rear sub-frame on left and right hand side where lower arms and roll bar mounts are located
- NoteUnable to check rear belts, vehicle full
Fail69,415 miles4 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,415 miles
- Test number
- 188522732170
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBonnet safety catch stiff/poor operation
- NoteDamage to engine and rear suspension undertays
- NoteSlight damage to rear sub-frame on left and right hand side where lower arms and roll bar mounts are located
- NoteUnable to check rear belts, vehicle full
- NoteVehicle fully laden which may be causing headlight aim to be high
Questions about LS09 XRW
- Does LS09 XRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 XRW is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 XRW?
- The MOT on LS09 XRW is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 XRW done?
- LS09 XRW was recorded at 217,792 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 10,918 miles a year.
- Has LS09 XRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 XRW has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS09 XRW 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 XRW find?
- LS09 XRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bush; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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