
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc
LL59 SZRMOT history
LL59 SZR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 166,552 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,856 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 SZR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 SZR was last recorded at 166,552 miles on 1 May 2026, 9,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,295 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,257 miles
- Average per year
- 9,856 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,552 miles
- 2025 – 157,295 miles
- 2024 – 145,922 miles
- 2023 – 132,898 miles
- 2022 – 125,077 miles
- 2021 – 117,218 miles
- 2020 – 108,586 miles
- 2019 – 95,216 miles
- 2018 – 82,297 miles
- 2017 – 76,163 miles
- 2016 – 63,536 miles
- 2015 – 50,608 miles
- 2014 – 40,886 miles
- 2013 – 34,910 miles
- 2012 – 33,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
- AdvisoryFront Both front lower wishbone arm bushes cracking/ split
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge/cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Evidence of brake binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,552 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 166,552 miles
- Test number
- 679296980204
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
- AdvisoryFront Both front lower wishbone arm bushes cracking/ split
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Fail166,552 miles (+9,257)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,552 miles
- Test number
- 622101987255
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
- AdvisoryFront Both front lower wishbone arm bushes cracking/ split
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Pass157,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 157,295 miles
- Test number
- 630440760837
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Evidence of brake binding
Fail157,295 miles (+11,373)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,295 miles
- Test number
- 926178275021
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Evidence of brake binding
Pass145,922 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 145,922 miles
- Test number
- 761121101758
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail145,922 miles (+13,024)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,922 miles
- Test number
- 312082075031
- MajorExhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,898 miles (+7,821)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,898 miles
- Test number
- 344415481738
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass125,077 miles (+7,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 125,077 miles
- Test number
- 233705139313
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,218 miles (+8,632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2022
- Odometer
- 117,218 miles
- Test number
- 774700037634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,586 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2021
- Odometer
- 108,586 miles
- Test number
- 910466508490
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,586 miles (+13,370)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,586 miles
- Test number
- 588951134071
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,216 miles (+12,919)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2020
- Odometer
- 95,216 miles
- Test number
- 564617520347
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to 3mm, lower on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,297 miles (+6,134)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,297 miles
- Test number
- 205910846126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,163 miles (+12,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,163 miles
- Test number
- 520742199441
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass63,536 miles (+12,928)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 63,536 miles
- Test number
- 167457148663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s+o/s front tyres worn inner edge
Pass50,608 miles (+9,722)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 50,608 miles
- Test number
- 647178325096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,886 miles (+5,976)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 40,886 miles
- Test number
- 596435124065
- NoteO/s/rear tyre cracked in tread
Pass34,910 miles (+1,198)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 34,910 miles
- Test number
- 188915433013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 33,712 miles
- Test number
- 427812112428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,712 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,712 miles
- Test number
- 936242712330
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL59 SZR
- Does LL59 SZR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 SZR is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 SZR?
- The MOT on LL59 SZR is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL59 SZR done?
- LL59 SZR was recorded at 166,552 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,856 miles a year.
- Has LL59 SZR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 SZR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL59 SZR 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 SZR find?
- LL59 SZR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: corrosion to rear subframe; front both front lower wishbone arm bushes cracking/ split; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, and 1 more.
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