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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LX09 RCYMOT history

LX09 RCY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LX09 RCY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,894 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RCY was last recorded at 119,894 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 16,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,378 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,516 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,894 miles
  • 2025 – 103,378 miles
  • 2023 – 77,144 miles
  • 2022 – 68,091 miles
  • 2021 – 63,276 miles
  • 2020 – 57,221 miles
  • 2019 – 49,230 miles
  • 2018 – 45,655 miles
  • 2017 – 43,209 miles
  • 2015 – 39,725 miles
  • 2013 – 28,442 miles
  • 2012 – 20,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,894 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,894 miles (+16,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,894 miles
    Test number
    748185932854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,378 miles (+26,234)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    866854479984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,144 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    683551085375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,091 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,091 miles
    Test number
    483266030019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,276 miles (+6,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    392251239323
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms and both front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,221 miles (+7,991)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    608896334654
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing and feathering on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread and feathering on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,230 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    162376291687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,655 miles (+2,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    145064384766
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front discs slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear disc slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass43,209 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    278831940341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,725 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,725 miles
    Test number
    328447250571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    277220715449
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail37,241 miles (+8,799)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    579130915170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass28,442 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    419842413208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,431 miles (+8,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,431 miles
    Test number
    689400713286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass20,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,274 miles
    Test number
    558170272197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,274 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,274 miles
    Test number
    589200872111
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LX09 RCY

Does LX09 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RCY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RCY?
The MOT on LX09 RCY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 RCY done?
LX09 RCY was recorded at 119,894 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has LX09 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RCY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LX09 RCY 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 RCY find?
LX09 RCY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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