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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LX09 RCFMOT history

LX09 RCF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LX09 RCF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,209 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RCF was last recorded at 135,209 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 16,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,725 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
16,484 miles
Average per year
8,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,209 miles
  • 2024 – 118,725 miles
  • 2023 – 108,321 miles
  • 2022 – 97,304 miles
  • 2021 – 87,763 miles
  • 2020 – 77,086 miles
  • 2019 – 59,670 miles
  • 2018 – 38,067 miles
  • 2017 – 30,877 miles
  • 2016 – 27,948 miles
  • 2015 – 25,896 miles
  • 2014 – 23,762 miles
  • 2013 – 21,849 miles
  • 2012 – 19,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCovers and vehicle under shields fitted

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    482836667035
    • AdvisoryCovers and vehicle under shields fitted
  2. Fail135,209 miles (+16,484)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    291944608254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and vehicle under shields fitted
  3. Pass118,725 miles (+10,404)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,725 miles
    Test number
    625038597100
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing
  4. Pass108,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    969816532115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail108,321 miles (+11,017)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    181128711068
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass97,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    478001218120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail97,303 miles (+9,540)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    756223279823
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass87,763 miles (+10,677)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    609327676325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,086 miles (+17,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    562150958667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,670 miles (+21,603)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    472307936564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,067 miles (+7,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    873188309171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySmall cut to nearside front tyre sidewall
  12. Pass30,877 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    260730395052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    353177760966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,948 miles (+2,052)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    639965716134
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass25,896 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,896 miles
    Test number
    188507795057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,762 miles (+1,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,762 miles
    Test number
    339172994003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass21,849 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,849 miles
    Test number
    717002593019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    237663792043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 RCF

Does LX09 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RCF is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RCF?
The MOT on LX09 RCF is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 RCF done?
LX09 RCF was recorded at 135,209 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,498 miles a year.
Has LX09 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RCF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 RCF 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 LX09 RCF find?
LX09 RCF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: covers and vehicle under shields fitted.

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