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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR59 RTVMOT history

LR59 RTV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LR59 RTV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,407 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RTV was last recorded at 95,407 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 4,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,712 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,695 miles
Average per year
6,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,407 miles
  • 2025 – 90,712 miles
  • 2024 – 78,558 miles
  • 2023 – 65,176 miles
  • 2022 – 62,473 miles
  • 2021 – 57,849 miles
  • 2019 – 50,915 miles
  • 2018 – 45,814 miles
  • 2017 – 41,004 miles
  • 2016 – 36,734 miles
  • 2015 – 30,541 miles
  • 2014 – 24,685 miles
  • 2013 – 18,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,407 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine Oil Level Low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing Mirror Body

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,407 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    406961404484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,712 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    656233854150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,404 miles (+11,846)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    330464223997
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,558 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    439370659985
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing Mirror Body (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Level Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail78,557 miles (+13,381)2 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    465945795912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working On Wing Mirror Body (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing Mirror Body (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Level Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass65,176 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    389984183401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,473 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,473 miles
    Test number
    488781721350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,849 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    707493757591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    131199777179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail50,914 miles (+5,100)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    809731482426
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass45,814 miles (+4,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    947706312146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass41,004 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    377055460232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,734 miles
    Test number
    672488607338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,734 miles (+6,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,734 miles
    Test number
    813101571810
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass30,541 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,541 miles
    Test number
    126967935240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,685 miles (+5,884)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    676819534238
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall
  17. Pass18,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,801 miles
    Test number
    915605033217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RTV

Does LR59 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RTV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RTV?
The MOT on LR59 RTV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RTV done?
LR59 RTV was recorded at 95,407 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,101 miles a year.
Has LR59 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RTV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 RTV 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 RTV find?
LR59 RTV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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