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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 OKJMOT history

LR59 OKJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LR59 OKJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
206,735 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 OKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 OKJ was last recorded at 206,735 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 10,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,330 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,405 miles
Average per year
13,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,735 miles
  • 2024 – 196,330 miles
  • 2023 – 177,285 miles
  • 2022 – 160,938 miles
  • 2021 – 143,001 miles
  • 2020 – 120,950 miles
  • 2019 – 109,373 miles
  • 2018 – 95,697 miles
  • 2017 – 79,745 miles
  • 2016 – 63,255 miles
  • 2015 – 48,920 miles
  • 2014 – 41,189 miles
  • 2013 – 32,624 miles
  • 2012 – 23,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,735 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass206,735 miles (+10,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    206,735 miles
    Test number
    639385665892
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass196,330 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    196,330 miles
    Test number
    192723503802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,289 miles (+19,004)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,289 miles
    Test number
    978813308654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass177,285 miles (+210)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,285 miles
    Test number
    161109684491
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail177,075 miles (+16,137)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,075 miles
    Test number
    639168179567
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass160,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,938 miles
    Test number
    305669589926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,938 miles (+17,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,938 miles
    Test number
    855909703127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass143,001 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,001 miles
    Test number
    939175404631
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail143,001 miles (+22,051)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,001 miles
    Test number
    272025865179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass120,950 miles (+11,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,950 miles
    Test number
    884462480503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass109,373 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    527104866414
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail109,373 miles (+13,676)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    452659157596
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass95,697 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,697 miles
    Test number
    578500419618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail95,697 miles (+15,952)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,697 miles
    Test number
    870083282723
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass79,745 miles (+16,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    634640255683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass63,255 miles (+14,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    119017324198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass48,920 miles (+7,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    290866799291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays.
  18. Pass41,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    327369764236
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail41,189 miles (+8,565)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    617169564252
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass32,624 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    827059563232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,356 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,356 miles
    Test number
    617058962273
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR59 OKJ

Does LR59 OKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 OKJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 OKJ?
The MOT on LR59 OKJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 OKJ done?
LR59 OKJ was recorded at 206,735 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 13,742 miles a year.
Has LR59 OKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 OKJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 OKJ 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 OKJ find?
LR59 OKJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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