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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass125,852 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass120,964 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    798846567167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass104,468 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    591276296775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass74,243 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    724497652444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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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