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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V9 LMHMOT history

V9 LMH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

V9 LMH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
135,027 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 LMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 LMH was last recorded at 135,027 miles on 7 May 2026, 11,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,707 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,320 miles
Average per year
10,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,027 miles
  • 2025 – 123,707 miles
  • 2024 – 115,231 miles
  • 2023 – 100,551 miles
  • 2022 – 90,119 miles
  • 2021 – 78,492 miles
  • 2020 – 71,505 miles
  • 2019 – 57,488 miles
  • 2018 – 48,048 miles
  • 2017 – 38,023 miles
  • 2016 – 28,975 miles
  • 2014 – 21,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine cover and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,027 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    896254652063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  2. Fail135,027 miles (+11,320)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    904298359306
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush splitting a part (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush splitting a part (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  3. Pass123,707 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,707 miles
    Test number
    658349136074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,705 miles (+8,474)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    382511069366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth attention advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,231 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    928170340219
    • Advisory"Service Now" message displayed
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm traed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail115,231 miles (+14,680)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    942445340423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory"Service Now" message displayed
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm traed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass100,551 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,551 miles
    Test number
    743316133638
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPuncture repair to nearside front tyre tread
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  8. Fail100,549 miles (+10,430)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,549 miles
    Test number
    374029208366
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPuncture repair to nearside front tyre tread
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  9. Pass90,119 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    530210421288
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis/box sections corroded

  10. Fail90,117 miles (+11,625)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    839645785429
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis/box sections corroded

  11. Pass78,492 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    647536913965
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass71,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    133961159051
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail71,505 miles (+14,017)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    277474836673
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass57,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    577737645836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,488 miles (+9,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    736759377686
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass48,048 miles (+10,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    751808057908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass38,023 miles (+9,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    392826948526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  18. Pass28,975 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,975 miles
    Test number
    337905913422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    166477454350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V9 LMH

Does V9 LMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 LMH is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 LMH?
The MOT on V9 LMH is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 LMH done?
V9 LMH was recorded at 135,027 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,024 miles a year.
Has V9 LMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 LMH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 LMH 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 V9 LMH find?
V9 LMH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, and 1 more.

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