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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 ZXRMOT history

LS09 ZXR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LS09 ZXR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,534 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZXR
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 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZXR was last recorded at 158,534 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,281 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
8,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,534 miles
  • 2025 – 158,281 miles
  • 2024 – 157,955 miles
  • 2023 – 141,356 miles
  • 2022 – 120,411 miles
  • 2021 – 102,835 miles
  • 2020 – 95,512 miles
  • 2019 – 89,753 miles
  • 2018 – 82,733 miles
  • 2017 – 75,029 miles
  • 2016 – 67,692 miles
  • 2015 – 60,838 miles
  • 2014 – 55,784 miles
  • 2013 – 44,288 miles
  • 2012 – 39,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,534 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,534 miles
    Test number
    151865060240
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail158,536 miles (+255)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,536 miles
    Test number
    178866092164
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,281 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,281 miles
    Test number
    821919077194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass157,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,955 miles
    Test number
    646872531749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,955 miles (+16,599)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,955 miles
    Test number
    831342980361
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,356 miles
    Test number
    879207248487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,356 miles (+20,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,356 miles
    Test number
    500008672688
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,411 miles (+17,576)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,411 miles
    Test number
    358699663119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,835 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    598774555508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,512 miles (+5,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    873268937579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass89,753 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    522282667787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,753 miles (+7,020)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    235708526271
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve slightly insecure,corroded

  13. Pass82,733 miles (+7,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    171740471897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,029 miles (+7,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    413994139939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,692 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    899701555072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,838 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,838 miles
    Test number
    678690255130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,784 miles (+11,496)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    938184284036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,288 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    168776283424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    439783832119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ZXR

Does LS09 ZXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ZXR is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZXR?
The MOT on LS09 ZXR is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 ZXR done?
LS09 ZXR was recorded at 158,534 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,553 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZXR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZXR 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 ZXR find?
LS09 ZXR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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