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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LB59 KGUMOT history

LB59 KGU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,291 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 KGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 KGU was last recorded at 62,291 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,055 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,236 miles
Average per year
2,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,291 miles
  • 2025 – 58,055 miles
  • 2024 – 56,002 miles
  • 2023 – 55,236 miles
  • 2022 – 54,897 miles
  • 2021 – 53,584 miles
  • 2020 – 52,652 miles
  • 2019 – 50,661 miles
  • 2018 – 49,107 miles
  • 2017 – 43,413 miles
  • 2016 – 37,520 miles
  • 2015 – 31,272 miles
  • 2013 – 29,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,291 miles (+4,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    494337899992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,055 miles (+2,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,055 miles
    Test number
    645000985445
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass56,002 miles (+766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    262021552201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs partially corroded

  4. Pass55,236 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    368592470758
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail55,236 miles (+339)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    330856844582
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass54,897 miles (+1,313)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    322028475357
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,584 miles (+932)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    400754850483
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  8. Pass52,652 miles (+1,991)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    805852247182
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,661 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    612194826971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,107 miles (+5,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    351714938308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass43,413 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,413 miles
    Test number
    151172496574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass37,520 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    806486857934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,272 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,272 miles
    Test number
    155963585018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,337 miles
    Test number
    197114073261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,337 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,337 miles
    Test number
    529854773215
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB59 KGU

Does LB59 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 KGU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 KGU?
The MOT on LB59 KGU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 KGU done?
LB59 KGU was recorded at 62,291 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,640 miles a year.
Has LB59 KGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 KGU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 KGU 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 KGU find?
LB59 KGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres start to perish; lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four, and 2 more.

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