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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 RTZMOT history

LR59 RTZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LR59 RTZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,917 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RTZ
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
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RTZ was last recorded at 154,917 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,423 miles · 2 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,494 miles
Average per year
9,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,917 miles
  • 2025 – 151,423 miles
  • 2024 – 145,486 miles
  • 2022 – 137,123 miles
  • 2021 – 121,181 miles
  • 2020 – 115,604 miles
  • 2019 – 109,276 miles
  • 2018 – 90,223 miles
  • 2017 – 63,758 miles
  • 2016 – 51,062 miles
  • 2015 – 43,258 miles
  • 2014 – 33,248 miles
  • 2013 – 27,184 miles
  • 2012 – 21,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,917 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,917 miles (+3,494)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,917 miles
    Test number
    880387180764
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,423 miles (+5,937)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,423 miles
    Test number
    489961760949
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,486 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,486 miles
    Test number
    480659381079
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail145,483 miles (+8,360)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    388094830566
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass137,123 miles (+15,942)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,123 miles
    Test number
    188194827026
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass121,181 miles (+5,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    848423786640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    900413218572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,604 miles (+6,328)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    765896678307
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    188165965863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail109,276 miles (+19,053)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    259478625099
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side light not working

  11. Pass90,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    800008059086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,223 miles (+26,465)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    686558124580
    • 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))
    • MajorBody component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass63,758 miles (+12,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,758 miles
    Test number
    795119005478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,062 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,062 miles
    Test number
    161452166103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,258 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    201710580770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,248 miles (+6,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,248 miles
    Test number
    375961254400
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail27,184 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    377380843432
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass27,184 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    425340143240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,332 miles
    Test number
    688955552290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RTZ

Does LR59 RTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RTZ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RTZ?
The MOT on LR59 RTZ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RTZ done?
LR59 RTZ was recorded at 154,917 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 9,992 miles a year.
Has LR59 RTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RTZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 RTZ 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 RTZ find?
LR59 RTZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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