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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LB59 SYJMOT history

LB59 SYJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
116,658 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 SYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 SYJ was last recorded at 116,658 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 14,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2018: 60,657 miles, lower than 74,760 miles on 17 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,849 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
14,809 miles
Average per year
7,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,658 miles
  • 2023 – 101,849 miles
  • 2022 – 86,971 miles
  • 2021 – 77,131 miles
  • 2020 – 69,832 miles
  • 2019 – 65,147 miles
  • 2018 – 60,657 miles
  • 2017 – 74,760 miles
  • 2016 – 48,673 miles
  • 2015 – 44,015 miles
  • 2014 – 37,568 miles
  • 2013 – 31,670 miles
  • 2012 – 30,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,658 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine and floor pan covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,658 miles (+14,809)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,658 miles
    Test number
    156013484101
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,849 miles (+14,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    740025786801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,971 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,971 miles
    Test number
    582610922920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,131 miles
    Test number
    645816087083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,131 miles (+7,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,131 miles
    Test number
    485061514222
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high lamp adjuster broken. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass69,832 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,832 miles
    Test number
    783408854580
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,147 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    546274010818
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass60,657 miles (-14,103)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    858696065302
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  9. Pass74,760 miles (+26,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    312042690799
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFuel lamp on.

  10. Pass48,673 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    381206350750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,015 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    139235335448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,568 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    205353544041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,670 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,670 miles
    Test number
    846543843050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,834 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    216926652308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly rough when rotated.

  15. Fail30,834 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    327246352350
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, 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 Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly rough when rotated.

Questions about LB59 SYJ

Does LB59 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 SYJ expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 SYJ?
The MOT on LB59 SYJ expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 SYJ done?
LB59 SYJ was recorded at 116,658 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 7,777 miles a year.
Has LB59 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 SYJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB59 SYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 SYJ find?
LB59 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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