Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc

LM59 DZXMOT history

LM59 DZX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM59 DZX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,359 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,255 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM59 DZX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 DZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 DZX was last recorded at 147,359 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 9,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,323 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,036 miles
Average per year
8,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,359 miles
  • 2025 – 138,323 miles
  • 2024 – 129,397 miles
  • 2023 – 123,318 miles
  • 2021 – 119,789 miles
  • 2020 – 107,164 miles
  • 2019 – 94,664 miles
  • 2018 – 87,794 miles
  • 2017 – 77,886 miles
  • 2016 – 64,649 miles
  • 2015 – 57,251 miles
  • 2014 – 51,014 miles
  • 2013 – 43,576 miles
  • 2012 – 37,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,359 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,359 miles (+9,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,359 miles
    Test number
    513541406861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass138,323 miles (+8,926)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,323 miles
    Test number
    716598105994
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,397 miles (+6,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,397 miles
    Test number
    881617119433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,318 miles (+3,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,318 miles
    Test number
    571387381368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass119,789 miles (+12,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    141098305283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass107,164 miles (+12,500)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    936849924552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,664 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,664 miles
    Test number
    898432150048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,794 miles (+9,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    691475140298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass77,886 miles (+13,237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    454642511569
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass64,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    287138023235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail64,649 miles (+7,398)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    820826155852
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass57,251 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    910660436838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,022 miles (+5,008)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    564427463661
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass51,014 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    419260584209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,576 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    627707673227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    876119582210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 DZX

Does LM59 DZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 DZX is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 DZX?
The MOT on LM59 DZX is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 DZX done?
LM59 DZX was recorded at 147,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,255 miles a year.
Has LM59 DZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 DZX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LM59 DZX 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 DZX find?
LM59 DZX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Related registrations

Browse all LM59D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.