
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LB59 OEAMOT history
LB59 OEA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 125,852 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 OEA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- 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
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 OEA was last recorded at 125,852 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,736 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 116 miles
- Average per year
- 6,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,852 miles
- 2025 – 120,964 miles
- 2023 – 114,557 miles
- 2022 – 110,305 miles
- 2021 – 104,468 miles
- 2020 – 99,779 miles
- 2019 – 91,931 miles
- 2018 – 84,621 miles
- 2017 – 79,265 miles
- 2016 – 74,243 miles
- 2015 – 64,923 miles
- 2014 – 58,507 miles
- 2012 – 42,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,852 miles (+116)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 125,852 miles
- Test number
- 438520745365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,736 miles (+4,772)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,736 miles
- Test number
- 609082636105
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,964 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 120,964 miles
- Test number
- 798846567167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,963 miles (+6,406)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,963 miles
- Test number
- 606334100883
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,557 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 114,557 miles
- Test number
- 508472820437
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,557 miles (+4,252)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,557 miles
- Test number
- 499760727023
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC OBVIOUSLY OVERHEATED AND WORN THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,305 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 110,305 miles
- Test number
- 513344299701
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,291 miles (+5,823)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,291 miles
- Test number
- 321688188924
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,468 miles (+4,689)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 104,468 miles
- Test number
- 591276296775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,779 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,779 miles
- Test number
- 627714366136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,766 miles (+7,835)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,766 miles
- Test number
- 691707751571
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,931 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,931 miles
- Test number
- 352724176843
- 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))
Fail91,901 miles (+7,280)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,901 miles
- Test number
- 401329983766
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,621 miles (+5,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 84,621 miles
- Test number
- 587316438131
- 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))
Pass79,265 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,265 miles
- Test number
- 685519807445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Fail79,265 miles (+5,022)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,265 miles
- Test number
- 438930828629
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Pass74,243 miles (+9,320)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,243 miles
- Test number
- 724497652444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,923 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,923 miles
- Test number
- 115038345453
- 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)
Fail64,923 miles (+6,416)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,923 miles
- Test number
- 137948845407
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
Fail58,507 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,507 miles
- Test number
- 736022284172
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside front inner brake pad appears low . cant see very clearly
- NoteRear tyres 3 ml approx and cracking
Pass58,507 miles (+15,984)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,507 miles
- Test number
- 796862584195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside front inner brake pad appears low . cant see very clearly
- NoteRear tyres 3 ml approx and cracking
Pass42,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 42,523 miles
- Test number
- 158576062303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 OEA
- Does LB59 OEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OEA is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 OEA?
- The MOT on LB59 OEA 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 OEA done?
- LB59 OEA was recorded at 125,852 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
- Has LB59 OEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 OEA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB59 OEA 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 OEA find?
- LB59 OEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 4 more.
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