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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LL59 XKNMOT history

LL59 XKN is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LL59 XKN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XKN was last recorded at 127,565 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 6,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,692 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,873 miles
Average per year
7,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,565 miles
  • 2025 – 120,692 miles
  • 2024 – 120,682 miles
  • 2022 – 115,749 miles
  • 2021 – 109,916 miles
  • 2020 – 103,552 miles
  • 2019 – 97,600 miles
  • 2018 – 89,849 miles
  • 2017 – 78,053 miles
  • 2016 – 64,815 miles
  • 2015 – 54,698 miles
  • 2014 – 45,725 miles
  • 2012 – 26,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad starting to come down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer CV boot has a pin hole leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort low / caliper or cable deteriorating (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroding (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.

  • Both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,565 miles (+6,873)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,565 miles
    Test number
    530725622778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad starting to come down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer CV boot has a pin hole leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort low / caliper or cable deteriorating (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,692 miles (+10)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,692 miles
    Test number
    512133162291
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail120,682 miles (+4,933)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    466022096230
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,749 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    389821294161
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside is worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve/clamp is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front ball joint dust cover is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  5. Fail115,710 miles (+5,794)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,710 miles
    Test number
    169343801247
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside is worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve/clamp is corroded
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light is flashing
    • AdvisoryNearside front ball joint dust cover is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  6. Pass109,916 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,916 miles
    Test number
    910598819448
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve/clamp is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light is flashing

  7. Fail109,916 miles (+6,364)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,916 miles
    Test number
    484104910269
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve/clamp is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light is flashing

  8. Pass103,552 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,552 miles
    Test number
    361941896096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,600 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    931092193401
    • AdvisoryExhaust Centre Pipe Clamps Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail97,583 miles (+7,734)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    540231819922
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Centre Pipe Clamps Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,849 miles (+11,796)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    899701577740
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,053 miles (+13,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    833579889705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip releasing grease (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass64,815 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,815 miles
    Test number
    837811489447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,698 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    456385654554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,725 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,725 miles
    Test number
    379549004399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSigns of wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge
    • NoteUneven wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

  16. Pass45,725 miles (+19,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,725 miles
    Test number
    797479004319
    • NoteSigns of wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge
    • NoteUneven wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

  17. Pass26,239 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,239 miles
    Test number
    449005642398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly feathered

Questions about LL59 XKN

Does LL59 XKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XKN is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XKN?
The MOT on LL59 XKN is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 XKN done?
LL59 XKN was recorded at 127,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,739 miles a year.
Has LL59 XKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XKN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 XKN 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 XKN find?
LL59 XKN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front sill damaged; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad starting to come down, and 4 more.

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