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LS09XRW
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS09XRW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 217,792 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 217,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
3 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 213,251 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
2 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 213,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 208,073 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT LEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear BOOT LEAD IS NOT OPENINIG
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 208,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DISC SCORED (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (0.1 (b))
- Rear BOOT LEAD IS NOT OPENINIG
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT LEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 200,816 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front WING CORODED
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but still readable (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
29 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 200,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front WING CORODED
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but still readable (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER AND OTHER RESIDUE INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,403 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 188,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,706 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,147 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,178 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres worn low
- front no plate deteriorated
30 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front no plate deteriorated
- all tyres worn low
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,478 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light, DPF light, Glow plug light flashing
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,958 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017 7 Jun 202626 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,958 MI
7 Jun 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,048 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,463 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,916 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014 7 Jun 202611 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,415 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LS09XRW was registered on 2009-05-21
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