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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LB59 WSUMOT history

LB59 WSU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,077 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 WSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 WSU was last recorded at 130,077 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2025: 123,513 miles, lower than 124,990 miles on 14 Oct 2024.

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
130,077 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,077 miles
  • 2025 – 123,513 miles
  • 2024 – 124,990 miles
  • 2023 – 106,298 miles
  • 2022 – 96,635 miles
  • 2021 – 87,786 miles
  • 2020 – 80,677 miles
  • 2019 – 75,914 miles
  • 2018 – 68,600 miles
  • 2017 – 60,219 miles
  • 2016 – 59,966 miles
  • 2014 – 47,973 miles
  • 2013 – 31,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,077 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to deteriorate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak from rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,077 miles
    Test number
    290821464383
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,077 miles (+6,564)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,077 miles
    Test number
    183271171922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    182963524909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,513 miles (-1,477)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    118907846815
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,990 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,990 miles
    Test number
    360584191975
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,989 miles (+18,691)1 dangerous6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,989 miles
    Test number
    315692041191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    503718911672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,298 miles (+9,663)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    416745634222
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    147052514643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,635 miles (+8,849)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    297294928266
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass87,786 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    459730091989
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim dented on outer face
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail87,786 miles (+7,109)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    295776896199
    • Repaired at testNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim dented on outer face
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass80,677 miles (+4,763)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    277455012384
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass75,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    629026170823
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine

  15. Fail75,914 miles (+7,314)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    874511300021
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre pressure low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine

  16. Pass68,600 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,600 miles
    Test number
    874912997916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,219 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    674106831246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,966 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    288499147055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,185 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    212767138836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    336276844300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,973 miles (+16,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    879296844364
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    869150203154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 WSU

Does LB59 WSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 WSU is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 WSU?
The MOT on LB59 WSU is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 WSU done?
LB59 WSU was recorded at 130,077 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has LB59 WSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 WSU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 WSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 WSU find?
LB59 WSU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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