Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LX09 RFEMOT history
LX09 RFE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 120,853 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX09 RFE
- 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
- 9 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX09 RFE was last recorded at 120,853 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,678 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 175 miles
- Average per year
- 6,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,853 miles
- 2024 – 118,280 miles
- 2023 – 115,770 miles
- 2022 – 112,682 miles
- 2021 – 108,990 miles
- 2020 – 106,388 miles
- 2019 – 99,015 miles
- 2018 – 85,309 miles
- 2017 – 67,249 miles
- 2016 – 59,321 miles
- 2015 – 48,653 miles
- 2014 – 40,616 miles
- 2013 – 34,258 miles
- 2012 – 28,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,853 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 120,853 miles
- Test number
- 250001447917
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
Fail120,853 miles (+175)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,853 miles
- Test number
- 507065660533
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
Pass120,678 miles (+2,398)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 120,678 miles
- Test number
- 217172182975
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox areaq (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted
Pass118,280 miles (+2,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 118,280 miles
- Test number
- 898967782325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded not weakened still strengthened
Pass115,770 miles (+3,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 115,770 miles
- Test number
- 775846109494
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAbs pump damp and all around it
Pass112,682 miles (+3,692)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 112,682 miles
- Test number
- 355143263895
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,990 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 108,990 miles
- Test number
- 672099970070
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,990 miles (+2,602)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,990 miles
- Test number
- 683787975251
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,388 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,388 miles
- Test number
- 253963738501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,388 miles (+7,373)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,388 miles
- Test number
- 919938856527
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,015 miles (+13,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,015 miles
- Test number
- 689433868328
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner edge
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edge
Pass85,309 miles (+18,060)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,309 miles
- Test number
- 804605578788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 67,249 miles
- Test number
- 119676913124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,249 miles (+7,928)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,249 miles
- Test number
- 631576424938
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass59,321 miles (+10,668)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 59,321 miles
- Test number
- 608423242630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,653 miles (+8,037)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,653 miles
- Test number
- 669695555024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,616 miles (+6,358)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 40,616 miles
- Test number
- 137120254025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,258 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,258 miles
- Test number
- 975476453000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,068 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,068 miles
- Test number
- 939182152082
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass28,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 28,068 miles
- Test number
- 975932352069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX09 RFE
- Does LX09 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RFE is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX09 RFE?
- The MOT on LX09 RFE is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX09 RFE done?
- LX09 RFE was recorded at 120,853 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,731 miles a year.
- Has LX09 RFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX09 RFE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX09 RFE 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 RFE find?
- LX09 RFE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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