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Volkswagen Golf

Bronze · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LL59 TCXMOT history

LL59 TCX is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LL59 TCX bronze Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,279 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 TCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 TCX was last recorded at 179,279 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,275 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,279 miles
  • 2025 – 165,546 miles
  • 2024 – 154,101 miles
  • 2023 – 152,831 miles
  • 2022 – 151,601 miles
  • 2021 – 143,459 miles
  • 2020 – 128,489 miles
  • 2019 – 126,700 miles
  • 2017 – 109,851 miles
  • 2015 – 75,082 miles
  • 2014 – 52,926 miles
  • 2013 – 43,552 miles
  • 2012 – 31,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper not fitted correct, still secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Spring incorrectly seatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNo bonet stayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Factory fitted engine safety speed limiter does not allow to test for diesel smoke test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,279 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,279 miles
    Test number
    737468972546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper not fitted correct, still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Spring incorrectly seated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo bonet stay
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,275 miles (+13,729)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,275 miles
    Test number
    383816974788
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper not fitted correct, still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Spring incorrectly seated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo bonet stay
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,546 miles (+367)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,546 miles
    Test number
    665050718664
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,179 miles (+11,078)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,179 miles
    Test number
    761974132202
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,101 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,101 miles
    Test number
    691796107466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,831 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,831 miles
    Test number
    865132417779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail152,827 miles (+1,226)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,827 miles
    Test number
    795355703927
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass151,601 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,601 miles
    Test number
    710114239251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,459 miles (+14,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,459 miles
    Test number
    139838501765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,489 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    128,489 miles
    Test number
    450431211647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,700 miles (+16,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    126,700 miles
    Test number
    433595194067
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,851 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,851 miles
    Test number
    818716271241
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted engine safety speed limiter does not allow to test for diesel smoke test

  13. Fail109,807 miles (+34,725)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    426835933601
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted engine safety speed limiter does not allow to test for diesel smoke test

  14. Pass75,082 miles (+22,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    896183919866
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing though inspetcion of under vehicle components

  15. Pass52,926 miles (+9,374)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    679204314341
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass43,552 miles (+11,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,552 miles
    Test number
    146804943304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass31,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    446159042331
    • NoteVehicle tested wet

Questions about LL59 TCX

Does LL59 TCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 TCX is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 TCX?
The MOT on LL59 TCX is valid until 2 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 TCX done?
LL59 TCX was recorded at 179,279 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 10,740 miles a year.
Has LL59 TCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 TCX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 TCX 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 TCX find?
LL59 TCX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front bumper not fitted correct, still secure; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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