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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LL59 GKNMOT history

LL59 GKN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LL59 GKN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,762 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 GKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 GKN was last recorded at 141,762 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,056 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
6,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,762 miles
  • 2025 – 141,056 miles
  • 2024 – 139,333 miles
  • 2022 – 136,362 miles
  • 2021 – 131,530 miles
  • 2020 – 128,402 miles
  • 2019 – 124,560 miles
  • 2018 – 117,296 miles
  • 2017 – 109,468 miles
  • 2016 – 101,058 miles
  • 2015 – 90,323 miles
  • 2014 – 75,078 miles
  • 2013 – 58,501 miles
  • 2012 – 46,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,762 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lowe arms (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush has small splits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has small splits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,762 miles (+706)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,762 miles
    Test number
    835946477742
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lowe arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,056 miles (+1,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,056 miles
    Test number
    516098735307
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,333 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,333 miles
    Test number
    231734605641
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,362 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,362 miles
    Test number
    662534975579
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,362 miles (+4,832)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,362 miles
    Test number
    841447652601
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,530 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    550426546984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail131,522 miles (+3,120)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    702756141403
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s signs of overheat due to bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass128,402 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,402 miles
    Test number
    513692761868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    979890953250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush has small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,560 miles (+7,264)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    904065976062
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush has small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,296 miles (+7,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    829221831727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass109,468 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,468 miles
    Test number
    508187680551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,058 miles (+10,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,058 miles
    Test number
    522588554503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass90,323 miles (+15,245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    889974245840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,078 miles (+16,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    776288424343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass58,501 miles (+11,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    778303223306
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail46,909 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    326790122389
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    925640922342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL59 GKN

Does LL59 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 GKN is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 GKN?
The MOT on LL59 GKN is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 GKN done?
LL59 GKN was recorded at 141,762 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,930 miles a year.
Has LL59 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 GKN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LL59 GKN 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 GKN find?
LL59 GKN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misty, and 3 more.

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