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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LB59 SYUMOT history

LB59 SYU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,286 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 SYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 SYU was last recorded at 165,286 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 13,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,946 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,340 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,286 miles
  • 2025 – 151,946 miles
  • 2024 – 142,626 miles
  • 2023 – 137,352 miles
  • 2022 – 131,417 miles
  • 2021 – 127,321 miles
  • 2020 – 123,302 miles
  • 2019 – 115,662 miles
  • 2018 – 105,808 miles
  • 2017 – 96,362 miles
  • 2016 – 84,759 miles
  • 2015 – 72,359 miles
  • 2014 – 61,412 miles
  • 2013 – 47,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,286 miles (+13,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,286 miles
    Test number
    246949448862
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass151,946 miles (+3,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,946 miles
    Test number
    690424262623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,523 miles (+5,897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,523 miles
    Test number
    650903866476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass142,626 miles (+5,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    493698945711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    881085389325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,352 miles (+5,935)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    416157217363
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    263447478375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail131,417 miles (+4,096)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    896944962762
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,321 miles
    Test number
    682361273424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,321 miles (+4,019)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,321 miles
    Test number
    739040161054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass123,302 miles (+7,640)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,302 miles
    Test number
    613524651924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,662 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,662 miles
    Test number
    883924759058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,808 miles
    Test number
    762356175299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,808 miles (+9,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,808 miles
    Test number
    713040352180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass96,362 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,362 miles
    Test number
    968158087936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,759 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    650316265875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,359 miles (+10,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    899073515070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,412 miles (+13,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    527033614096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,613 miles
    Test number
    428241823033
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB59 SYU

Does LB59 SYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 SYU is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 SYU?
The MOT on LB59 SYU is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 SYU done?
LB59 SYU was recorded at 165,286 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has LB59 SYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 SYU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 SYU 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 SYU find?
LB59 SYU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; offside front tyre worn on inner edge; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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