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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc

LL59 YAYMOT history

LL59 YAY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LL59 YAY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
165,120 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 YAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 YAY was last recorded at 165,120 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,993 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
9,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,120 miles
  • 2024 – 154,154 miles
  • 2023 – 127,688 miles
  • 2022 – 122,676 miles
  • 2021 – 110,805 miles
  • 2020 – 109,508 miles
  • 2019 – 107,196 miles
  • 2018 – 105,040 miles
  • 2017 – 92,344 miles
  • 2016 – 79,527 miles
  • 2015 – 66,245 miles
  • 2014 – 57,161 miles
  • 2013 – 53,382 miles
  • 2012 – 46,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,120 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,120 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,120 miles
    Test number
    387472205682
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
  2. Fail164,993 miles (+10,839)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,993 miles
    Test number
    354235073051
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
  3. Pass154,154 miles (+26,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,154 miles
    Test number
    942368525075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass127,688 miles (+5,012)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,688 miles
    Test number
    491248117043
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass122,676 miles (+11,871)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,676 miles
    Test number
    855481624306
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER ARMS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass110,805 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    294682075621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,508 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    145771711581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass107,196 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    971487771096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,040 miles (+12,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    263877210592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass92,344 miles (+12,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,344 miles
    Test number
    165573334324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass79,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    493705645063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
  12. Fail79,527 miles (+13,282)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    499056811232
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
  13. Pass66,245 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    946892965031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,161 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,161 miles
    Test number
    369318554004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,382 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    855510863218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    897867012378
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

Questions about LL59 YAY

Does LL59 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 YAY expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 YAY?
The MOT on LL59 YAY expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 YAY done?
LL59 YAY was recorded at 165,120 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 9,675 miles a year.
Has LL59 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 YAY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 YAY 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 YAY find?
LL59 YAY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: corrosion to suspension components.

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