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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LL59 XLJMOT history

LL59 XLJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

LL59 XLJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
171,027 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XLJ was last recorded at 171,027 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 7,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,232 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,795 miles
Average per year
10,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,027 miles
  • 2023 – 163,232 miles
  • 2022 – 150,835 miles
  • 2021 – 138,854 miles
  • 2020 – 130,215 miles
  • 2019 – 121,358 miles
  • 2018 – 111,079 miles
  • 2017 – 101,513 miles
  • 2016 – 92,043 miles
  • 2015 – 81,250 miles
  • 2014 – 62,335 miles
  • 2013 – 55,426 miles
  • 2012 – 44,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect sills/sill covers

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,027 miles (+7,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,027 miles
    Test number
    734557060535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect sills/sill covers
  2. Pass163,232 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,232 miles
    Test number
    426817522113
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail163,232 miles (+12,397)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,232 miles
    Test number
    558331961115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,835 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,835 miles
    Test number
    747323718633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,854 miles
    Test number
    852442839854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail138,854 miles (+8,639)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,854 miles
    Test number
    940683596161
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass130,215 miles (+8,857)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,215 miles
    Test number
    195775969422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass121,358 miles (+10,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,358 miles
    Test number
    415973684078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass111,079 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,079 miles
    Test number
    409862324147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,513 miles
    Test number
    348307031841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,513 miles (+9,470)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,513 miles
    Test number
    954683298062
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass92,043 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    283401552776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,250 miles (+18,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    429743954171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass62,335 miles (+6,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    155725704356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass55,426 miles (+10,625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,426 miles
    Test number
    448659603313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    148045752356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 XLJ

Does LL59 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 XLJ expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XLJ?
The MOT on LL59 XLJ expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 XLJ done?
LL59 XLJ was recorded at 171,027 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 10,273 miles a year.
Has LL59 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XLJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 XLJ 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 XLJ find?
LL59 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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