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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LB59 FBVMOT history

LB59 FBV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,865 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FBV was last recorded at 96,865 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,829 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,036 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,865 miles
  • 2024 – 93,829 miles
  • 2023 – 89,437 miles
  • 2022 – 82,535 miles
  • 2021 – 78,891 miles
  • 2020 – 76,791 miles
  • 2019 – 74,216 miles
  • 2018 – 68,895 miles
  • 2017 – 63,575 miles
  • 2016 – 58,144 miles
  • 2015 – 53,797 miles
  • 2014 – 48,341 miles
  • 2013 – 39,997 miles
  • 2012 – 31,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,865 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,865 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    348391788335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass93,829 miles (+4,392)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    102991530969
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    999004665798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,436 miles (+6,901)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,436 miles
    Test number
    359723015500
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,535 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    955525533301
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail82,531 miles (+3,640)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    617744052671
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass78,891 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    352271017600
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,791 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    967388994656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,216 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    765362260915
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,895 miles (+5,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,895 miles
    Test number
    503254493728
    • AdvisoryClean emissions

  11. Pass63,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    527655142021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,575 miles (+5,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    831389266361
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass58,144 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    701894418194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,797 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    233492279250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,341 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    367228534361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,997 miles (+8,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    267054453318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    358765142324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 FBV

Does LB59 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FBV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FBV?
The MOT on LB59 FBV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 FBV done?
LB59 FBV was recorded at 96,865 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has LB59 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FBV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 FBV 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 FBV find?
LB59 FBV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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