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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 FHCMOT history

LR59 FHC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR59 FHC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
112,436 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR59 FHC was last recorded at 112,436 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,944 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,492 miles
Average per year
7,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,436 miles
  • 2025 – 106,944 miles
  • 2024 – 97,213 miles
  • 2023 – 87,072 miles
  • 2022 – 75,460 miles
  • 2020 – 66,613 miles
  • 2018 – 49,167 miles
  • 2017 – 42,118 miles
  • 2016 – 34,062 miles
  • 2015 – 25,662 miles
  • 2014 – 23,913 miles
  • 2013 – 20,690 miles
  • 2012 – 16,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,436 miles
  • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,436 miles (+5,492)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    954572212812
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass106,944 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    999186867014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail106,943 miles (+9,730)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    948008496718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & uneven tread & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    589895114868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail97,212 miles (+10,140)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    301372747574
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,072 miles
    Test number
    740494699688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,072 miles (+11,612)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,072 miles
    Test number
    866093514242
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass75,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    767509569680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail75,460 miles (+8,847)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    431600928179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass66,613 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    572065404175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    515835299146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,358 miles (+10,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    938082238302
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass49,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    333037526806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,167 miles (+7,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,167 miles
    Test number
    389161845971
    • Repaired at testOffside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

  15. Pass42,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    939332162004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,118 miles (+8,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    200115556452
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass34,062 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,062 miles
    Test number
    964205746267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,662 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    261683323006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    656931464213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,913 miles (+3,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    719451164224
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass20,690 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,690 miles
    Test number
    829293763267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,341 miles
    Test number
    749316762216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 FHC

Does LR59 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 FHC expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FHC?
The MOT on LR59 FHC expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 FHC done?
LR59 FHC was recorded at 112,436 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
Has LR59 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FHC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 FHC 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 LR59 FHC find?
LR59 FHC failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 205/55/16; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 6 more.

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