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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 ZXNMOT history

LS09 ZXN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LS09 ZXN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
117,639 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZXN was last recorded at 117,639 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 11,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,368 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,271 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,639 miles
  • 2025 – 106,368 miles
  • 2024 – 94,870 miles
  • 2023 – 87,349 miles
  • 2022 – 83,396 miles
  • 2021 – 79,823 miles
  • 2020 – 78,020 miles
  • 2019 – 73,611 miles
  • 2018 – 68,566 miles
  • 2017 – 63,006 miles
  • 2016 – 57,800 miles
  • 2015 – 51,057 miles
  • 2014 – 45,270 miles
  • 2013 – 39,215 miles
  • 2012 – 33,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,639 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,639 miles (+11,271)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    613357698837
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass106,368 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,368 miles
    Test number
    922982668565
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail106,368 miles (+11,498)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,368 miles
    Test number
    631267724936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass94,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    236945777660
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail94,848 miles (+7,499)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    313262514447
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass87,349 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    496114983478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,396 miles (+3,573)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,396 miles
    Test number
    489466159574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,823 miles (+1,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    524934511994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,020 miles (+4,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,020 miles
    Test number
    347809918430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    588762904214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,611 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    357633074255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,566 miles (+5,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    747568835087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass63,006 miles (+5,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    792438731666
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  14. Pass57,800 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    123925837213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,057 miles (+5,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,057 miles
    Test number
    366100825177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmmissions to low to read ns and osr pads low

  16. Pass45,270 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    288261424133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,215 miles (+6,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    128862123139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,155 miles
    Test number
    219684322461
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 ZXN

Does LS09 ZXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ZXN is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZXN?
The MOT on LS09 ZXN is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 ZXN done?
LS09 ZXN was recorded at 117,639 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZXN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZXN 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 ZXN find?
LS09 ZXN passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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