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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LX09 RCUMOT history

LX09 RCU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LX09 RCU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,800 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RCU was last recorded at 49,800 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,459 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,341 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,800 miles
  • 2025 – 47,459 miles
  • 2024 – 44,503 miles
  • 2023 – 41,971 miles
  • 2022 – 39,070 miles
  • 2021 – 36,266 miles
  • 2020 – 34,643 miles
  • 2019 – 31,477 miles
  • 2018 – 28,353 miles
  • 2017 – 25,169 miles
  • 2016 – 21,968 miles
  • 2015 – 18,865 miles
  • 2014 – 15,637 miles
  • 2013 – 12,828 miles
  • 2012 – 9,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,800 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    215726988581
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,800 miles (+2,341)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    730361527589
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,459 miles (+2,956)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    902985055836
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass44,503 miles (+2,532)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    821441685601
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  5. Pass41,971 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,971 miles
    Test number
    232662165441
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail41,951 miles (+2,881)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    503148075597
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,070 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    756143842019
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass36,266 miles (+1,623)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    452484183630
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    486889300031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail34,643 miles (+3,166)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    599298344768
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass31,477 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,477 miles
    Test number
    632895221608
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has perishing on outer suidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail31,476 miles (+3,123)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,476 miles
    Test number
    491025324031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bothside (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has perishing on outer suidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass28,353 miles (+3,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    428737559754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer and inner sidewall(cords or ply not exposed)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass25,169 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,169 miles
    Test number
    785650963812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall severely deteriorated but no cords exposed

  15. Pass21,968 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    674823208516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,865 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,865 miles
    Test number
    676220475061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,637 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,637 miles
    Test number
    877147054067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,828 miles (+2,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,828 miles
    Test number
    818616853028
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass9,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,902 miles
    Test number
    335361552036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 RCU

Does LX09 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RCU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RCU?
The MOT on LX09 RCU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 RCU done?
LX09 RCU was recorded at 49,800 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has LX09 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RCU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 RCU 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 RCU find?
LX09 RCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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