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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LB59 XSLMOT history

LB59 XSL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,701 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 XSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 XSL was last recorded at 123,701 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,678 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,701 miles
  • 2025 – 117,385 miles
  • 2024 – 112,119 miles
  • 2023 – 107,718 miles
  • 2022 – 103,776 miles
  • 2021 – 99,043 miles
  • 2020 – 95,420 miles
  • 2019 – 89,771 miles
  • 2018 – 81,686 miles
  • 2017 – 75,153 miles
  • 2016 – 68,998 miles
  • 2014 – 51,914 miles
  • 2013 – 42,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,701 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,701 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,701 miles
    Test number
    279145902162
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,678 miles (+6,293)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    993864094747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,385 miles (+73)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,385 miles
    Test number
    497630144550
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,312 miles (+5,193)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    441463074957
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,119 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    578601774801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,078 miles (+4,360)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    353586408949
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSound deadening material insecure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,718 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    394566889936
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  8. Fail107,718 miles (+3,942)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    474881455064
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  9. Pass103,776 miles (+4,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,776 miles
    Test number
    609312195550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass99,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,043 miles
    Test number
    667267646945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,043 miles (+3,623)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,043 miles
    Test number
    486848351571
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass95,420 miles (+5,649)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    985237077392
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,771 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    831153449664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,677 miles (+7,991)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    146250914574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass81,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    759118565142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn unevenly

  16. Fail81,686 miles (+6,533)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    382425092588
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 x 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn unevenly

  17. Pass75,153 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,153 miles
    Test number
    531699475111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,998 miles
    Test number
    983010206230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail68,998 miles (+17,084)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,998 miles
    Test number
    815475135689
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,914 miles (+8,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    896641274016
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass42,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,992 miles
    Test number
    959870433059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 XSL

Does LB59 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 XSL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 XSL?
The MOT on LB59 XSL is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 XSL done?
LB59 XSL was recorded at 123,701 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
Has LB59 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 XSL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 XSL 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 XSL find?
LB59 XSL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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