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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 OBTMOT history

LB59 OBT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,589 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OBT was last recorded at 96,589 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,621 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
7,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,589 miles
  • 2025 – 94,621 miles
  • 2024 – 81,302 miles
  • 2023 – 74,515 miles
  • 2022 – 65,636 miles
  • 2021 – 56,853 miles
  • 2019 – 53,049 miles
  • 2018 – 49,320 miles
  • 2016 – 45,443 miles
  • 2015 – 37,165 miles
  • 2014 – 8,967 miles
  • 2013 – 2,501 miles
  • 2012 – 1,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,589 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,589 miles (+1,968)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    137957726320
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    313714015474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,621 miles (+13,319)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    463976126471
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass81,302 miles (+6,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    261609788889
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,515 miles (+8,879)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    372147129077
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    212090698984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,636 miles (+8,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    738931975426
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,853 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    614788626833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,049 miles (+675)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    697119326442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail52,374 miles (+3,054)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,374 miles
    Test number
    915223480712
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,320 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,320 miles
    Test number
    140154478365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,443 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    850655944763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,165 miles (+28,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    705404662992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass8,967 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    8,967 miles
    Test number
    177191254375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,501 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    2,501 miles
    Test number
    559939523392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail1,581 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,581 miles
    Test number
    849115342324
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass1,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    1,581 miles
    Test number
    917035842395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 OBT

Does LB59 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OBT is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OBT?
The MOT on LB59 OBT is valid until 23 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 OBT done?
LB59 OBT was recorded at 96,589 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,154 miles a year.
Has LB59 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OBT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 OBT 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 OBT find?
LB59 OBT passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 4 more.

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