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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LB59 TWAMOT history

LB59 TWA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
167,263 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 TWA
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
19 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 TWA was last recorded at 167,263 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 10,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,474 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,789 miles
Average per year
12,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,263 miles
  • 2024 – 156,474 miles
  • 2023 – 146,063 miles
  • 2022 – 134,942 miles
  • 2021 – 127,023 miles
  • 2020 – 122,496 miles
  • 2019 – 119,683 miles
  • 2017 – 113,467 miles
  • 2016 – 90,374 miles
  • 2015 – 66,367 miles
  • 2014 – 30,019 miles
  • 2013 – 21,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,263 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,263 miles (+10,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,263 miles
    Test number
    771380728692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass156,474 miles (+145)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,474 miles
    Test number
    234723481028
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail156,329 miles (+10,266)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,329 miles
    Test number
    443498221807
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass146,063 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,063 miles
    Test number
    979337804907
    • MinorWindscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
  5. Fail146,063 miles (+11,121)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,063 miles
    Test number
    999484122457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
  6. Pass134,942 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    925594582199
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail134,942 miles (+7,919)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    938067794355
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass127,023 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    216720844868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,496 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,496 miles
    Test number
    943119599374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    370521496106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Fail119,683 miles (+6,216)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    454802987333
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass113,467 miles (+23,093)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,467 miles
    Test number
    556544301993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,374 miles (+24,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,374 miles
    Test number
    403785774502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,367 miles (+11,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    495054329180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass54,936 miles (+24,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    896292505028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass30,019 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    306347414060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    958962513042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 TWA

Does LB59 TWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 TWA expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 TWA?
The MOT on LB59 TWA expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 TWA done?
LB59 TWA was recorded at 167,263 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 12,104 miles a year.
Has LB59 TWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 TWA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 TWA 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 TWA find?
LB59 TWA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge.

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