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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LB59 BKLMOT history

LB59 BKL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,545 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 BKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 BKL was last recorded at 144,545 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,319 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,226 miles
Average per year
8,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,545 miles
  • 2025 – 136,319 miles
  • 2024 – 125,946 miles
  • 2023 – 117,881 miles
  • 2022 – 107,418 miles
  • 2021 – 107,417 miles
  • 2020 – 98,192 miles
  • 2019 – 86,158 miles
  • 2018 – 79,506 miles
  • 2017 – 72,641 miles
  • 2016 – 67,045 miles
  • 2015 – 62,298 miles
  • 2014 – 53,463 miles
  • 2013 – 43,667 miles
  • 2012 – 36,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,545 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,545 miles
    Test number
    470675489743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,545 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,545 miles
    Test number
    192137167403
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,545 miles (+8,226)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,545 miles
    Test number
    420711505001
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak of gases (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,319 miles (+10,373)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,319 miles
    Test number
    413322616778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,946 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    730114129736
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust

  6. Fail125,944 miles (+8,063)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,944 miles
    Test number
    598752557890
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust

  7. Pass117,881 miles (+10,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,881 miles
    Test number
    398061052679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,418 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,418 miles
    Test number
    900882827642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail107,417 miles (+9,225)2 dangerous4 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,417 miles
    Test number
    985666368656
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass98,192 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    350657528087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail98,188 miles (+12,030)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    502920499716
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads wearing low

  12. Pass86,158 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,158 miles
    Test number
    689007495080
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail86,030 miles (+6,524)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,030 miles
    Test number
    871579967500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass79,506 miles (+6,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,506 miles
    Test number
    900808282276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Alloy wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  15. Pass72,641 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    824486655754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,045 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    692407003896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,298 miles
    Test number
    844667247789
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge 205/55/16

  18. Fail62,296 miles (+8,833)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    335799401676
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge 205/55/16

  19. Pass53,463 miles (+9,796)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    655732124368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to carry out exhaust emission test due to no readings given

  20. Pass43,667 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    546751633374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,374 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    957772842337
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LB59 BKL

Does LB59 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 BKL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 BKL?
The MOT on LB59 BKL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 BKL done?
LB59 BKL was recorded at 144,545 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,271 miles a year.
Has LB59 BKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 BKL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 BKL 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 LB59 BKL find?
LB59 BKL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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