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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 XSLMOT history

LS09 XSL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS09 XSL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,367 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 XSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 XSL was last recorded at 107,367 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,093 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,274 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,367 miles
  • 2025 – 104,093 miles
  • 2024 – 100,517 miles
  • 2020 – 86,282 miles
  • 2019 – 83,884 miles
  • 2018 – 78,790 miles
  • 2016 – 61,450 miles
  • 2015 – 46,031 miles
  • 2014 – 43,570 miles
  • 2013 – 39,246 miles
  • 2012 – 35,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,367 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 1956515

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,367 miles (+3,274)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,367 miles
    Test number
    391413510827
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,093 miles (+12)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    675805173460
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail104,081 miles (+3,564)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,081 miles
    Test number
    270059551185
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,517 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    653679330938
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757756652648
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911860824661
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    120123232118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620595021297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass86,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    411023642043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,281 miles (+2,397)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    792770265481
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,884 miles (+5,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,884 miles
    Test number
    418580520854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has small cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,790 miles (+17,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    826640662736
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass61,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    754140589614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail61,425 miles (+15,394)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    548583405473
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    129372655435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,031 miles (+2,461)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    499422955087
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass43,570 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    949224354121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,246 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    159104543109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,968 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    247120872445
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass35,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    486960372171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 XSL

Does LS09 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 XSL is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 XSL?
The MOT on LS09 XSL is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 XSL done?
LS09 XSL was recorded at 107,367 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has LS09 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 XSL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 XSL 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 XSL find?
LS09 XSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515, and 3 more.

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