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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LB59 TWCMOT history

LB59 TWC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 229,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
229,816 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 TWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 TWC was last recorded at 229,816 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2018: 136,345 miles, lower than 146,503 miles on 21 Dec 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
222,646 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,170 miles
Average per year
10,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,816 miles
  • 2025 – 222,646 miles
  • 2024 – 217,031 miles
  • 2023 – 209,334 miles
  • 2022 – 197,832 miles
  • 2021 – 190,737 miles
  • 2020 – 180,645 miles
  • 2019 – 168,936 miles
  • 2018 – 136,345 miles
  • 2016 – 146,503 miles
  • 2015 – 133,137 miles
  • 2014 – 120,545 miles
  • 2013 – 115,938 miles
  • 2012 – 95,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,816 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,816 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    229,816 miles
    Test number
    192382788833
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass222,646 miles (+5,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    222,646 miles
    Test number
    855332766487
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  3. Pass217,031 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    217,031 miles
    Test number
    112510752699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail216,982 miles (+7,648)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,982 miles
    Test number
    881793850610
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside corroded
  5. Pass209,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    209,334 miles
    Test number
    529340234114
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rearward, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edges worn & 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail209,334 miles (+11,502)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,334 miles
    Test number
    753123547250
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested Inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rearward, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edges worn & 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass197,832 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    197,832 miles
    Test number
    288072936548
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Fail197,818 miles (+7,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,818 miles
    Test number
    161442764553
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly tight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass190,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    190,737 miles
    Test number
    965586312632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail190,737 miles (+10,092)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,737 miles
    Test number
    322292397852
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass180,645 miles (+11,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,645 miles
    Test number
    833969166964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm console bushes partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass168,936 miles (+32,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    168,936 miles
    Test number
    376497881843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass136,345 miles (-10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    893225453865
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass146,503 miles (+13,366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,503 miles
    Test number
    178435024455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,137 miles (+12,592)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    813080640282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,545 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    609396854385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,938 miles (+20,021)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    448846923457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,917 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    586464252310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB59 TWC

Does LB59 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 TWC is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 TWC?
The MOT on LB59 TWC is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 TWC done?
LB59 TWC was recorded at 229,816 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 10,214 miles a year.
Has LB59 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 TWC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 TWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 TWC find?
LB59 TWC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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