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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T9 LXRMOT history

T9 LXR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
146,309 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 LXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 LXR was last recorded at 146,309 miles on 12 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,308 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,309 miles
  • 2025 – 144,817 miles
  • 2022 – 144,785 miles
  • 2021 – 144,569 miles
  • 2020 – 142,220 miles
  • 2019 – 135,989 miles
  • 2018 – 126,387 miles
  • 2017 – 118,440 miles
  • 2016 – 117,581 miles
  • 2014 – 116,137 miles
  • 2013 – 111,900 miles
  • 2012 – 106,707 miles
  • 2011 – 99,826 miles
  • 2010 – 92,698 miles
  • 2009 – 78,302 miles
  • 2008 – 72,370 miles
  • 2007 – 66,072 miles
  • 2006 – 59,256 miles
  • 2005 – 53,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,309 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexibles (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexibles (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,309 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,309 miles
    Test number
    509927854889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail146,308 miles (+1,491)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,308 miles
    Test number
    535947628470
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.85% (0.20%) (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass144,817 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    623953734257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,785 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,785 miles
    Test number
    636527897779
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch and nearside rear (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension lowering kit fitted

  5. Pass144,569 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,569 miles
    Test number
    415056062810
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Fail144,569 miles (+2,349)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,569 miles
    Test number
    946204587229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up noisy (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass142,220 miles (+6,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,220 miles
    Test number
    638233148051
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass135,989 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,989 miles
    Test number
    291243050990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,387 miles (+7,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    244865235218
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak - dipstick tube?

  10. Pass118,440 miles (+859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,440 miles
    Test number
    635554728104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass117,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    404199887035
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  12. Fail117,581 miles (+1,444)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    482532749664
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  13. Pass116,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    137932714362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail116,136 miles (+4,236)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    298132014376
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass111,900 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    337308993449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail111,895 miles (+5,188)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,895 miles
    Test number
    387297893404
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass106,707 miles (+6,881)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    277794602323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass99,826 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    999804481219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,698 miles (+14,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    333012470450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,302 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,302 miles
    Test number
    270978359280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,370 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    593503158210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,072 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    370674957473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,256 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    731030636241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    410365845257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,002 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    353275645228
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChassis number on V5C incorrect

Questions about T9 LXR

Does T9 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 LXR is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 LXR?
The MOT on T9 LXR is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 LXR done?
T9 LXR was recorded at 146,309 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has T9 LXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 LXR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 LXR 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 T9 LXR find?
T9 LXR passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexibles; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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