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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LP59 EKTMOT history

LP59 EKT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 261,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LP59 EKT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
261,494 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 EKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 EKT was last recorded at 261,494 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 16,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,361 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,133 miles
Average per year
16,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 261,494 miles
  • 2024 – 245,361 miles
  • 2023 – 228,435 miles
  • 2022 – 212,395 miles
  • 2021 – 200,613 miles
  • 2020 – 191,526 miles
  • 2019 – 180,248 miles
  • 2018 – 169,376 miles
  • 2017 – 169,376 miles
  • 2016 – 157,147 miles
  • 2015 – 112,878 miles
  • 2014 – 82,040 miles
  • 2013 – 54,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,494 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,494 miles (+16,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    261,494 miles
    Test number
    541665812082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass245,361 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    245,361 miles
    Test number
    922552191471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail245,360 miles (+16,925)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,360 miles
    Test number
    357563351819
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass228,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    228,435 miles
    Test number
    171796117138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail228,435 miles (+16,040)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,435 miles
    Test number
    270801071969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,395 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    212,395 miles
    Test number
    654304521934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail212,393 miles (+11,780)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,393 miles
    Test number
    407214855721
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass200,613 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    200,613 miles
    Test number
    314752608516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,526 miles (+11,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    191,526 miles
    Test number
    601176085929
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass180,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    180,248 miles
    Test number
    361434682029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail180,248 miles (+10,872)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,248 miles
    Test number
    785377975314
    • DangerousCentral Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel line perished (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass169,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,376 miles
    Test number
    862265722923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail169,376 miles (+12,229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,376 miles
    Test number
    862149916741
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass157,147 miles (+14,927)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,147 miles
    Test number
    835279816760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,220 miles (+29,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,220 miles
    Test number
    890569589560
    • AdvisoryFront of vehicle has had an impact bumper insecure on o/s corner
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass112,878 miles (+30,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    396179745094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass82,040 miles (+27,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,040 miles
    Test number
    186838734468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass54,848 miles (+287)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    756693843058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow Emissions Emitter
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,561 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    946115223067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail54,558 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    687695023048
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP59 EKT

Does LP59 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 EKT is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP59 EKT?
The MOT on LP59 EKT is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 EKT done?
LP59 EKT was recorded at 261,494 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 16,092 miles a year.
Has LP59 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 EKT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP59 EKT 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 LP59 EKT find?
LP59 EKT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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