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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB59 OPJMOT history

LB59 OPJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,641 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OPJ was last recorded at 176,641 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,964 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
8,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,641 miles
  • 2025 – 172,964 miles
  • 2024 – 171,154 miles
  • 2023 – 168,968 miles
  • 2022 – 166,742 miles
  • 2021 – 163,582 miles
  • 2020 – 160,270 miles
  • 2019 – 139,672 miles
  • 2018 – 133,650 miles
  • 2017 – 127,079 miles
  • 2016 – 119,459 miles
  • 2015 – 113,481 miles
  • 2014 – 97,149 miles
  • 2013 – 77,311 miles
  • 2012 – 59,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,641 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,641 miles (+3,677)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,641 miles
    Test number
    930619689005
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass172,964 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,964 miles
    Test number
    658711396569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass171,154 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,154 miles
    Test number
    254473145456
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail171,154 miles (+2,186)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,154 miles
    Test number
    798273389880
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass168,968 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,968 miles
    Test number
    536078130313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail168,968 miles (+2,226)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,968 miles
    Test number
    702603482208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass166,742 miles (+3,160)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,742 miles
    Test number
    506038039123
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass163,582 miles (+3,312)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,582 miles
    Test number
    971010073268
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,270 miles
    Test number
    496093774300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread uneven , areas at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNote ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing long crack / cut at inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of tread at 2.5 mm , tread balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail160,270 miles (+20,598)2 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,270 miles
    Test number
    580039334021
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / outside (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread uneven , areas at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNote ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
    • AdvisoryNote ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest
    • AdvisoryNote ; Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing long crack / cut at inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of tread at 2.5 mm , tread balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,672 miles (+6,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,672 miles
    Test number
    921513225602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    118132797281
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail133,650 miles (+6,571)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    837874260517
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass127,079 miles (+7,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,079 miles
    Test number
    862551051191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  15. Pass119,459 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,459 miles
    Test number
    244265291867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,481 miles (+16,332)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    343447704071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    445582634483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail97,149 miles (+19,838)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    668311234356
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass77,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    708167213300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,311 miles (+17,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    926357813314
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass59,847 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,847 miles
    Test number
    406801332401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail59,609 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    288478122367
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB59 OPJ

Does LB59 OPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OPJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OPJ?
The MOT on LB59 OPJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 OPJ done?
LB59 OPJ was recorded at 176,641 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
Has LB59 OPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OPJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 OPJ 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 OPJ find?
LB59 OPJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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