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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LL59 RHXMOT history

LL59 RHX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LL59 RHX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,502 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 RHX
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
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 RHX was last recorded at 75,502 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,466 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,502 miles
  • 2025 – 69,466 miles
  • 2023 – 59,802 miles
  • 2022 – 52,530 miles
  • 2021 – 50,782 miles
  • 2020 – 49,962 miles
  • 2019 – 48,474 miles
  • 2018 – 45,856 miles
  • 2017 – 42,753 miles
  • 2016 – 40,001 miles
  • 2015 – 37,738 miles
  • 2014 – 35,248 miles
  • 2013 – 32,632 miles
  • 2012 – 29,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,502 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,502 miles (+6,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    511390475571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass69,466 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    281728931818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,462 miles (+3,283)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    238565244359
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass66,179 miles (+6,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    104326927635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass59,802 miles (+7,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    534067220272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass52,530 miles (+1,748)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    582982222271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front & rear hubs
  7. Pass50,782 miles (+820)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,782 miles
    Test number
    851964063756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass49,962 miles (+1,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,962 miles
    Test number
    626836265530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass48,474 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    190426661274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,856 miles
    Test number
    285694288967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,856 miles (+3,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,856 miles
    Test number
    775092021995
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass42,753 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,753 miles
    Test number
    600445433069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,001 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    802347417767
    • AdvisoryFront Both front suspension shock absorbers sweating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector in bumper cracked
  14. Pass37,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    503980742552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,738 miles (+2,490)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    655809488894
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage from use of defective wiper blades (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
  16. Fail35,248 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    146081654344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f and O/s/r tyres have light cracking in thread pattern
  17. Pass35,248 miles (+2,616)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    557921654338
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f and O/s/r tyres have light cracking in thread pattern
  18. Pass32,632 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    278417143317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,941 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    428022252328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Fail29,479 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    626269842364
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBody has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Questions about LL59 RHX

Does LL59 RHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 RHX is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 RHX?
The MOT on LL59 RHX is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 RHX done?
LL59 RHX was recorded at 75,502 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has LL59 RHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 RHX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 RHX 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 RHX find?
LL59 RHX passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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