Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LL59 ESNMOT history
LL59 ESN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 180,014 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 ESN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 ESN was last recorded at 180,014 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,140 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,874 miles
- Average per year
- 9,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,014 miles
- 2025 – 174,140 miles
- 2024 – 167,198 miles
- 2023 – 164,041 miles
- 2022 – 157,676 miles
- 2020 – 148,080 miles
- 2019 – 137,602 miles
- 2018 – 124,097 miles
- 2017 – 111,432 miles
- 2016 – 99,583 miles
- 2015 – 86,268 miles
- 2014 – 72,198 miles
- 2013 – 60,940 miles
- 2012 – 53,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields FittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked / tapped over
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked + Condensation
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,014 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 180,014 miles
- Test number
- 573991390552
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,014 miles (+5,874)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,014 miles
- Test number
- 560138610048
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,140 miles (+6,942)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 174,140 miles
- Test number
- 486959868687
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp cracked / tapped over
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields fitted
Pass167,198 miles (+3,157)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 167,198 miles
- Test number
- 661911451349
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp cracked / tapped over
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields fitted
Pass164,041 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 164,041 miles
- Test number
- 271369619866
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked + Condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,029 miles (+6,353)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,029 miles
- Test number
- 999426713147
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel Cap Seal Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked + Condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,676 miles (+75)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 157,676 miles
- Test number
- 531245746544
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCOOLANT IS VERY LOW
- AdvisoryCovers & shield fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail157,601 miles (+9,521)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,601 miles
- Test number
- 534012806863
- MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCOOLANT IS VERY LOW
- AdvisoryCovers & shield fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,080 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,080 miles
- Test number
- 912565870094
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail148,080 miles (+10,478)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,080 miles
- Test number
- 923194886165
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass137,602 miles (+13,505)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,602 miles
- Test number
- 901947453310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,097 miles (+12,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 124,097 miles
- Test number
- 753348373874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,432 miles (+11,849)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 111,432 miles
- Test number
- 852446037083
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack
- AdvisorySump rusty
Pass99,583 miles (+13,315)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 99,583 miles
- Test number
- 295889929094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,268 miles (+14,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,268 miles
- Test number
- 306897436266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,198 miles (+11,258)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 72,198 miles
- Test number
- 638021414302
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass60,940 miles (+7,610)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,940 miles
- Test number
- 287842613375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,330 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,330 miles
- Test number
- 349614012378
- Repaired at testNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass53,330 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,330 miles
- Test number
- 717324712347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about LL59 ESN
- Does LL59 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 ESN is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 ESN?
- The MOT on LL59 ESN is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL59 ESN done?
- LL59 ESN was recorded at 180,014 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,529 miles a year.
- Has LL59 ESN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 ESN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL59 ESN 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 LL59 ESN find?
- LL59 ESN passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; covers + shields fitted; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, and 1 more.
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