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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 ZXOMOT history

LS09 ZXO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LS09 ZXO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
178,057 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZXO
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 expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZXO was last recorded at 178,057 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,057 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,057 miles
  • 2023 – 166,795 miles
  • 2022 – 157,216 miles
  • 2021 – 149,202 miles
  • 2020 – 135,185 miles
  • 2019 – 121,907 miles
  • 2018 – 121,610 miles
  • 2016 – 105,696 miles
  • 2015 – 93,179 miles
  • 2014 – 79,320 miles
  • 2013 – 67,146 miles
  • 2012 – 55,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,057 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,057 miles
    Test number
    409735805335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame and suspension components corroded
  2. Fail178,057 miles (+11,262)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,057 miles
    Test number
    811171283075
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame and suspension components corroded
  3. Pass166,795 miles (+5,124)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,795 miles
    Test number
    617833069726
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass161,671 miles (+4,455)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,671 miles
    Test number
    110659275644
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass157,216 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,216 miles
    Test number
    626869798348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,202 miles (+14,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,202 miles
    Test number
    211333837515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,185 miles (+13,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,185 miles
    Test number
    385738672623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass121,907 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,907 miles
    Test number
    469495736906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,610 miles (+15,914)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    359951843685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,696 miles (+12,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,696 miles
    Test number
    251031745408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    839304776520
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SHOCKER TOP COVERS ARE INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail93,179 miles (+13,859)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    873851808314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SHOCKER TOP COVERS ARE INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass79,320 miles (+12,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    499688594253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass67,146 miles (+11,990)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    798706703399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,156 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    496702732329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,687 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    627432532178
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

Questions about LS09 ZXO

Does LS09 ZXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ZXO expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZXO?
The MOT on LS09 ZXO expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ZXO done?
LS09 ZXO was recorded at 178,057 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 10,212 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZXO has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZXO 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 ZXO find?
LS09 ZXO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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