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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 RPXMOT history

LR59 RPX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LR59 RPX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,967 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RPX was last recorded at 119,967 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 8,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,610 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,357 miles
Average per year
6,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,967 miles
  • 2025 – 111,610 miles
  • 2024 – 103,992 miles
  • 2023 – 97,976 miles
  • 2022 – 93,036 miles
  • 2021 – 87,595 miles
  • 2020 – 84,313 miles
  • 2019 – 79,676 miles
  • 2018 – 72,261 miles
  • 2017 – 66,692 miles
  • 2016 – 61,939 miles
  • 2015 – 56,546 miles
  • 2014 – 47,212 miles
  • 2013 – 37,113 miles
  • 2012 – 26,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,967 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,967 miles (+8,357)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    173462880980
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass111,610 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,610 miles
    Test number
    983459093064
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail111,610 miles (+7,618)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,610 miles
    Test number
    500916438035
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass103,992 miles (+6,016)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    334634744781
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,976 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    710931306174
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Fail97,973 miles (+4,937)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    615667598852
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass93,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    619361339939
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail93,036 miles (+4)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    448273438429
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail93,032 miles (+5,437)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    420002461010
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass87,595 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    403002642919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,592 miles (+3,279)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    551150478800
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass84,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    229598030620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail84,313 miles (+4,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    292492595506
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass79,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    995686665653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,676 miles (+7,415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    632532208885
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass72,261 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    916215931603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,692 miles (+4,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    505192362069
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracking on tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily perished and cracking on tread.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  18. Pass61,939 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    422626178327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    292727142123
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have perished sidewalls

  20. Fail56,546 miles (+9,334)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    965917997275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have perished sidewalls

  21. Fail47,212 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    315496154433
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass47,212 miles (+10,099)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    955956054242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,113 miles (+10,209)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    515908063254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    886457452263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,904 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    908817452277
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LR59 RPX

Does LR59 RPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RPX is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RPX?
The MOT on LR59 RPX is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RPX done?
LR59 RPX was recorded at 119,967 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,689 miles a year.
Has LR59 RPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RPX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 RPX 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 RPX find?
LR59 RPX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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