Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 LBJMOT history

LB59 LBJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,597 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,119 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB59 LBJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB59 LBJ was last recorded at 102,597 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,323 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,274 miles
Average per year
6,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,597 miles
  • 2025 – 93,323 miles
  • 2024 – 88,388 miles
  • 2023 – 82,261 miles
  • 2022 – 78,576 miles
  • 2021 – 71,344 miles
  • 2020 – 66,519 miles
  • 2019 – 60,679 miles
  • 2018 – 55,916 miles
  • 2017 – 49,091 miles
  • 2016 – 42,821 miles
  • 2015 – 36,234 miles
  • 2014 – 30,941 miles
  • 2013 – 26,701 miles
  • 2012 – 21,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,597 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,597 miles (+9,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,597 miles
    Test number
    172017063539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,323 miles (+4,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    853651597814
    • 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))

  3. Pass88,388 miles (+6,127)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    272528237738
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,261 miles (+3,685)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    478944617374
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,576 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,576 miles
    Test number
    439892983144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,344 miles (+4,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,344 miles
    Test number
    140394889334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,519 miles (+5,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    681812581688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    377380241843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,677 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    886873919186
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass55,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    269839749009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,916 miles (+6,825)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    412561846995
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 worn bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti skid light on
    • AdvisoryTracking may need adjusting

  12. Pass49,091 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,091 miles
    Test number
    923160625114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,821 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    939170558991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,234 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    173687531184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    356503044381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,941 miles (+4,240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    505463944383
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass26,701 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    485549733321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,563 miles
    Test number
    349333652321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 LBJ

Does LB59 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LBJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LBJ?
The MOT on LB59 LBJ is valid until 17 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 LBJ done?
LB59 LBJ was recorded at 102,597 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
Has LB59 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LBJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB59 LBJ 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 LBJ find?
LB59 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Related registrations

Browse all LB59L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.