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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.

LL59 SZR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass166,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass82,297 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    205910846126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. Pass50,608 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    647178325096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass34,910 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,910 miles
    Test number
    188915433013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    427812112428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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