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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LL59 YBZMOT history

LL59 YBZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

LL59 YBZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
188,831 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 YBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 YBZ was last recorded at 188,831 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 13,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2020: 161,561 miles, lower than 161,651 miles on 28 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,783 miles · 10 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13,048 miles
Average per year
8,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,831 miles
  • 2023 – 175,783 miles
  • 2022 – 171,807 miles
  • 2021 – 166,040 miles
  • 2020 – 161,561 miles
  • 2019 – 157,028 miles
  • 2018 – 151,191 miles
  • 2017 – 148,821 miles
  • 2016 – 145,774 miles
  • 2015 – 143,578 miles
  • 2014 – 139,329 miles
  • 2013 – 112,125 miles
  • 2012 – 86,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,831 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,831 miles (+13,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,831 miles
    Test number
    294413234411
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass175,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,783 miles
    Test number
    745081706644
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail175,774 miles (+3,967)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,774 miles
    Test number
    981027597761
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass171,807 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,807 miles
    Test number
    230215197495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass166,040 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,040 miles
    Test number
    565521149918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail166,040 miles (+4,479)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,040 miles
    Test number
    332178709181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass161,561 miles (-90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,561 miles
    Test number
    388440615777
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail161,651 miles (+4,623)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,651 miles
    Test number
    620038764893
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass157,028 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,028 miles
    Test number
    829043200059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,191 miles (+2,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,191 miles
    Test number
    320572573561
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  11. Pass148,821 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,821 miles
    Test number
    353691402207
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  12. Pass145,774 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,774 miles
    Test number
    106520540047
    • AdvisoryCovers trays fitted
  13. Pass143,578 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    403347213131
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays
  14. Pass139,329 miles (+27,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    139,329 miles
    Test number
    837200204305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass112,125 miles (+25,811)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    278028103308
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo fas detected, therefore no printout for emissions test
  16. Pass86,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    738739332306
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape/ stepped.

Questions about LL59 YBZ

Does LL59 YBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 YBZ expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 YBZ?
The MOT on LL59 YBZ expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 YBZ done?
LL59 YBZ was recorded at 188,831 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 8,390 miles a year.
Has LL59 YBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 YBZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 YBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL59 YBZ find?
LL59 YBZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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