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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 LBEMOT history

LB59 LBE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
66,554 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 LBE was last recorded at 66,554 miles on 18 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,553 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,554 miles
  • 2025 – 58,421 miles
  • 2024 – 50,288 miles
  • 2023 – 40,705 miles
  • 2022 – 38,297 miles
  • 2021 – 34,653 miles
  • 2020 – 31,231 miles
  • 2019 – 26,421 miles
  • 2018 – 22,626 miles
  • 2017 – 21,028 miles
  • 2016 – 9,175 miles
  • 2014 – 6,996 miles
  • 2013 – 5,844 miles
  • 2012 – 4,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,554 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on!Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,554 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    439988404890
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on!
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail66,553 miles (+8,132)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    597316931006
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on!
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,421 miles (+8,133)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,421 miles
    Test number
    680816691241
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass50,288 miles (+9,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    150812148389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,705 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    823033714366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,297 miles (+3,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    485621608424
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass34,653 miles (+3,422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,653 miles
    Test number
    804116443906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass31,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    31,231 miles
    Test number
    830208208003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to separate
  9. Fail31,231 miles (+4,810)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,231 miles
    Test number
    661006459090
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to separate
  10. Pass26,421 miles (+3,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    26,421 miles
    Test number
    672954129896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass22,626 miles (+1,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    673673751399
    • Advisory2 rear tyres side wall cracked
  12. Pass21,028 miles (+11,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,028 miles
    Test number
    447285803896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perished (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass9,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,175 miles
    Test number
    816445213457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail9,175 miles (+2,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,175 miles
    Test number
    420357948651
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass6,996 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    6,996 miles
    Test number
    865899734304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,844 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    5,844 miles
    Test number
    266368733365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    4,597 miles
    Test number
    915719332363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 LBE

Does LB59 LBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LBE is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LBE?
The MOT on LB59 LBE is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 LBE done?
LB59 LBE was recorded at 66,554 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has LB59 LBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LBE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 LBE 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 LBE find?
LB59 LBE passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 7 advisories: brake warning lamp on!; central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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