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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,197 cc

LB59 MTEMOT history

LB59 MTE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,711 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 MTE was last recorded at 84,711 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,675 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,036 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,711 miles
  • 2024 – 80,675 miles
  • 2023 – 65,292 miles
  • 2022 – 62,188 miles
  • 2021 – 58,561 miles
  • 2020 – 55,263 miles
  • 2019 – 51,212 miles
  • 2018 – 47,753 miles
  • 2017 – 45,014 miles
  • 2016 – 40,194 miles
  • 2015 – 33,235 miles
  • 2014 – 28,781 miles
  • 2013 – 23,017 miles
  • 2012 – 17,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,711 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    523905237954
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,709 miles (+4,034)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    487380835820
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass80,675 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    751788577058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,673 miles (+15,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    425347510289
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass65,292 miles (+3,104)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    927463640003
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,188 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    961249524695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,561 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,561 miles
    Test number
    856118454349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    316037070182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,263 miles (+4,051)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    316164619308
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass51,212 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    823378625992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,753 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,753 miles
    Test number
    547238498031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    150938895583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,014 miles (+4,820)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    173780417831
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass40,194 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    148850320588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,235 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,235 miles
    Test number
    651223792650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,781 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    436192934351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,017 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,017 miles
    Test number
    429425723466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    686456722312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,222 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    325996622396
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 MTE

Does LB59 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 MTE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MTE?
The MOT on LB59 MTE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 MTE done?
LB59 MTE was recorded at 84,711 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has LB59 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MTE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 MTE 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 MTE find?
LB59 MTE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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