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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LL59 XLCMOT history

LL59 XLC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LL59 XLC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,498 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XLC was last recorded at 118,498 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,497 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,498 miles
  • 2025 – 113,854 miles
  • 2024 – 100,426 miles
  • 2023 – 94,939 miles
  • 2022 – 87,116 miles
  • 2021 – 81,400 miles
  • 2020 – 75,487 miles
  • 2019 – 68,732 miles
  • 2017 – 62,543 miles
  • 2016 – 56,573 miles
  • 2015 – 48,375 miles
  • 2014 – 41,884 miles
  • 2013 – 33,622 miles
  • 2012 – 27,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,498 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    319833252080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,497 miles (+4,643)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,497 miles
    Test number
    264015189231
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,854 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    768269775047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,622 miles (+13,196)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    435860669339
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    134669137226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,426 miles (+5,487)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    731221918655
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,939 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    471328950939
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail94,939 miles (+7,823)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    282225763478
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    682229899728
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail87,116 miles (+5,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    386448255696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass81,400 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    887330827013
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail81,399 miles (+5,912)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    487415793079
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,487 miles (+6,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    490229478652
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass68,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    658009751074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail68,732 miles (+6,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    152741201791
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass62,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    363600368115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,543 miles (+5,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    531884894877
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass56,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    645998219382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,573 miles (+8,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    690094173364
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass48,375 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    561571096260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,884 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    706830444350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOuter Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,884 miles (+8,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    968390644322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,622 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    826979933394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    285398932375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,289 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    655388232330
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL59 XLC

Does LL59 XLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XLC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XLC?
The MOT on LL59 XLC is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 XLC done?
LL59 XLC was recorded at 118,498 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,815 miles a year.
Has LL59 XLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XLC has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 XLC 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 XLC find?
LL59 XLC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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