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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB59 CBYMOT history

LB59 CBY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,978 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CBY
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 valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CBY was last recorded at 83,978 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,151 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
2,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,978 miles
  • 2025 – 82,151 miles
  • 2024 – 80,418 miles
  • 2023 – 77,591 miles
  • 2022 – 74,717 miles
  • 2021 – 72,154 miles
  • 2020 – 69,572 miles
  • 2019 – 66,997 miles
  • 2018 – 63,974 miles
  • 2017 – 59,089 miles
  • 2016 – 57,573 miles
  • 2015 – 56,406 miles
  • 2014 – 54,366 miles
  • 2013 – 51,752 miles
  • 2012 – 44,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,978 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,978 miles (+1,827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,978 miles
    Test number
    548926832153
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    713317243805
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to ALL in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,151 miles (+1,733)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    986121472358
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to ALL in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    826898354647
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,415 miles (+2,824)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    407210159913
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn coil retaining arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn coil retaining arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,591 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    536405484100
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, cross member ,coil retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,591 miles (+2,874)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    528432893147
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, cross member ,coil retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,717 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    501722127049
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame, crossmember and coil cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR spring mount lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,154 miles (+2,582)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    206330490148
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR and OSR both perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Spring mount lower bushes NSR and OSR showing signs of waer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,572 miles (+2,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    552219018058
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass66,997 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    173334913341
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle

  12. Pass63,974 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    262813749767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,089 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    155228187201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,573 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    531515361691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,406 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,406 miles
    Test number
    435620674933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    127402974286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,366 miles (+2,614)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    118702374238
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNeasrside rear tyre cracking in and around the tread

  18. Pass51,752 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    236523073269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,330 miles
    Test number
    706516962316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CBY

Does LB59 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 CBY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CBY?
The MOT on LB59 CBY is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 CBY done?
LB59 CBY was recorded at 83,978 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,896 miles a year.
Has LB59 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 CBY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 CBY 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 CBY find?
LB59 CBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.

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