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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB59 CBUMOT history

LB59 CBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
140,958 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CBU was last recorded at 140,958 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2022: 136,072 miles, lower than 138,971 miles on 4 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,956 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,958 miles
  • 2022 – 136,072 miles
  • 2021 – 129,448 miles
  • 2020 – 122,351 miles
  • 2019 – 108,774 miles
  • 2018 – 94,239 miles
  • 2017 – 82,579 miles
  • 2016 – 73,398 miles
  • 2015 – 57,447 miles
  • 2014 – 38,021 miles
  • 2013 – 26,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll 4 discs have surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,958 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,958 miles
    Test number
    303228760058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 discs have surface corrosion
  2. Fail140,956 miles (+4,884)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    697831408523
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 discs have surface corrosion
  3. Pass136,072 miles (-2,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,072 miles
    Test number
    124590187111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber gaiter missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail138,971 miles (+9,523)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,971 miles
    Test number
    377324324144
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber gaiter missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass129,448 miles (+7,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,448 miles
    Test number
    537519008408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass122,351 miles (+13,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,351 miles
    Test number
    126629744843
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
  7. Pass108,774 miles (+14,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,774 miles
    Test number
    619448180599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,239 miles (+11,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    111238753799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm in places and slight ware starting on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass82,579 miles (+9,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    358801452149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass73,398 miles (+15,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    988816343932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,447 miles (+19,426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,447 miles
    Test number
    219752055484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,021 miles (+11,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    806340964123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass26,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,166 miles
    Test number
    956161663155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CBU

Does LB59 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 CBU expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CBU?
The MOT on LB59 CBU expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 CBU done?
LB59 CBU was recorded at 140,958 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 10,685 miles a year.
Has LB59 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 CBU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 CBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 CBU find?
LB59 CBU passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; all 4 discs have surface corrosion.

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