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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 RTUMOT history

LR59 RTU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LR59 RTU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,823 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RTU was last recorded at 75,823 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,303 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
3,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,823 miles
  • 2025 – 73,303 miles
  • 2024 – 70,210 miles
  • 2023 – 67,737 miles
  • 2022 – 64,590 miles
  • 2021 – 60,980 miles
  • 2020 – 57,409 miles
  • 2019 – 54,007 miles
  • 2018 – 49,151 miles
  • 2017 – 45,414 miles
  • 2016 – 40,492 miles
  • 2015 – 36,851 miles
  • 2014 – 32,162 miles
  • 2013 – 26,998 miles
  • 2012 – 20,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,823 miles (+2,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    851180798221
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,303 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    539128129440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,210 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    504212134099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,737 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    184866020898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,590 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    353609742890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,980 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    428462498023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    879354233679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,409 miles (+3,402)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    219758878612
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass54,007 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    855482675772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,151 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    231119233430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,414 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    624099315425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,492 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    468592024921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,851 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    827885669861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,162 miles (+5,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    119981964222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass26,998 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,998 miles
    Test number
    237022663289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    127636552290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RTU

Does LR59 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RTU is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RTU?
The MOT on LR59 RTU is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RTU done?
LR59 RTU was recorded at 75,823 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
Has LR59 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RTU has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR59 RTU 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 RTU find?
LR59 RTU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside lower integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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