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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LS09 ZYFMOT history

LS09 ZYF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

LS09 ZYF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
186,271 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS09 ZYF was last recorded at 186,271 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 22,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,758 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
22,513 miles
Average per year
9,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,271 miles
  • 2024 – 163,758 miles
  • 2023 – 146,469 miles
  • 2022 – 121,715 miles
  • 2021 – 107,888 miles
  • 2020 – 104,986 miles
  • 2019 – 102,908 miles
  • 2018 – 100,317 miles
  • 2017 – 97,811 miles
  • 2016 – 95,197 miles
  • 2015 – 90,798 miles
  • 2014 – 88,050 miles
  • 2013 – 79,675 miles
  • 2012 – 59,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,271 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tpms light is illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail186,271 miles (+22,513)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,271 miles
    Test number
    240267316928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  2. Pass163,758 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,758 miles
    Test number
    597544866091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail163,757 miles (+17,288)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,757 miles
    Test number
    299970366210
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc corroded

  4. Pass146,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,469 miles
    Test number
    793387157169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,469 miles (+24,754)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,469 miles
    Test number
    318583640442
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,715 miles (+256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    333874834696
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light is illuminated

  7. Fail121,459 miles (+13,571)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,459 miles
    Test number
    277148979640
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light is illuminated

  8. Pass107,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    154288299792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,886 miles (+2,900)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    867978965650
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,986 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    703042074720
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail104,982 miles (+2,074)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,982 miles
    Test number
    161780969883
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,908 miles (+2,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,908 miles
    Test number
    708671924079
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass100,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    713991549815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,317 miles (+2,506)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    984336677959
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault (pre september 2012)

  15. Pass97,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    399760650885
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail97,811 miles (+2,614)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    128290153784
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass95,197 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,197 miles
    Test number
    173733257730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,798 miles
    Test number
    518238715127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,798 miles (+2,748)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,798 miles
    Test number
    867578615131
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass88,050 miles (+8,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    238137504184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,675 miles (+19,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    207401903187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    277154322450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ZYF

Does LS09 ZYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ZYF expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZYF?
The MOT on LS09 ZYF expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ZYF done?
LS09 ZYF was recorded at 186,271 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 9,612 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZYF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZYF 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 ZYF find?
LS09 ZYF failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 13 more.

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