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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LM59 DXDMOT history

LM59 DXD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LM59 DXD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 DXD
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
28 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 DXD was last recorded at 157,746 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,744 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,746 miles
  • 2025 – 149,586 miles
  • 2024 – 142,951 miles
  • 2023 – 130,695 miles
  • 2022 – 115,602 miles
  • 2020 – 99,984 miles
  • 2019 – 75,868 miles
  • 2018 – 74,131 miles
  • 2017 – 69,757 miles
  • 2016 – 62,102 miles
  • 2015 – 54,060 miles
  • 2014 – 47,766 miles
  • 2013 – 39,234 miles
  • 2012 – 30,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,746 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tail light lens slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged but not effecting the correct operation of the lamps.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,746 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,746 miles
    Test number
    848034282223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,744 miles (+8,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,744 miles
    Test number
    579344919933
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

  3. Pass149,586 miles (+36)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    469483799261
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail149,550 miles (+6,599)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,550 miles
    Test number
    837353888362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,951 miles (+12,256)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,951 miles
    Test number
    133572533820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,695 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,695 miles
    Test number
    741772508467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail130,687 miles (+15,085)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,687 miles
    Test number
    114731684858
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,602 miles (+15,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    192678678950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,984 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,984 miles
    Test number
    421928751218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged, not affecting light output

  10. Fail99,983 miles (+24,115)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    682847106521
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged, not affecting light output

  11. Pass75,868 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    991908097903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens slightly damaged but not effecting the correct operation of the lamps.

  12. Fail75,868 miles (+1,737)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    915908872827
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre is also devoid of tread on inner edge. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens slightly damaged but not effecting the correct operation of the lamps.

  13. Pass74,131 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,131 miles
    Test number
    250115531854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,757 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    674831193156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,102 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    524758784765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,060 miles
    Test number
    407221740001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail54,060 miles (+6,294)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,060 miles
    Test number
    482043400687
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass47,766 miles (+8,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,766 miles
    Test number
    669553074256
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass39,234 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    276392383245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    758178592277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 DXD

Does LM59 DXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 DXD is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 DXD?
The MOT on LM59 DXD is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 DXD done?
LM59 DXD was recorded at 157,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,139 miles a year.
Has LM59 DXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 DXD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 DXD 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 LM59 DXD find?
LM59 DXD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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