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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 FAUMOT history

LB59 FAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,560 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FAU was last recorded at 136,560 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,945 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,615 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,560 miles
  • 2025 – 128,945 miles
  • 2024 – 123,059 miles
  • 2023 – 115,469 miles
  • 2022 – 110,760 miles
  • 2021 – 103,779 miles
  • 2019 – 99,412 miles
  • 2018 – 87,373 miles
  • 2016 – 78,273 miles
  • 2015 – 66,869 miles
  • 2014 – 57,534 miles
  • 2013 – 46,312 miles
  • 2012 – 36,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,560 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,560 miles (+7,615)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    484768804283
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass128,945 miles (+5,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    657931148927
    • AdvisoryNearside Chip in Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,059 miles
    Test number
    990231586210
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,059 miles (+7,590)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,059 miles
    Test number
    818309178078
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,469 miles
    Test number
    775114738614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail115,469 miles (+4,709)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,469 miles
    Test number
    803259255526
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,760 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    483025009151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    768833940387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,779 miles (+4,367)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    758457218098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,412 miles (+8,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,412 miles
    Test number
    336940078729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass90,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    861158327333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail90,543 miles (+3,170)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    442450013966
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    815718903826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail87,373 miles (+9,100)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    217764847088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,273 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    531194690831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    461153499275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail66,869 miles (+9,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    816256719652
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,534 miles (+11,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,534 miles
    Test number
    539720234364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass46,312 miles (+10,064)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    718005013315
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape

  20. Pass36,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    187379322309
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Questions about LB59 FAU

Does LB59 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FAU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FAU?
The MOT on LB59 FAU is valid until 19 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 FAU done?
LB59 FAU was recorded at 136,560 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has LB59 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 FAU 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 FAU find?
LB59 FAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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