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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR59 RVAMOT history

LR59 RVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR59 RVA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,230 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RVA was last recorded at 116,230 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,230 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,230 miles
  • 2025 – 112,007 miles
  • 2024 – 105,356 miles
  • 2023 – 93,525 miles
  • 2022 – 84,485 miles
  • 2021 – 75,250 miles
  • 2020 – 69,717 miles
  • 2019 – 64,326 miles
  • 2018 – 57,153 miles
  • 2017 – 49,880 miles
  • 2016 – 42,044 miles
  • 2015 – 34,942 miles
  • 2014 – 27,958 miles
  • 2013 – 20,500 miles
  • 2012 – 14,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front track rod end dust covers perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear anti-roll bar inner bushes split/ perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    599122718916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,230 miles (+4,223)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    986020775309
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,007 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,007 miles
    Test number
    658822249354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,002 miles (+6,646)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    578252746637
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,356 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,356 miles
    Test number
    317074620464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar inner bushes split/ perished

  6. Fail105,352 miles (+11,827)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    940383438510
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar drop links have play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar inner bushes split/ perished

  7. Pass93,525 miles (+9,040)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    885253550386
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  8. Pass84,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    580294836038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti-roll bar inner bushes perished/split

  9. Fail84,484 miles (+9,234)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    538015934660
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti-roll bar inner bushes perished/split

  10. Pass75,250 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    638080105672
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail75,244 miles (+5,527)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    804164237553
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,717 miles (+5,391)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    877819314635
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,326 miles (+7,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    142329771646
    • 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 Heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing YOM 09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass57,153 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    755685545145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass49,880 miles (+7,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    856522790136
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass42,044 miles (+7,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,044 miles
    Test number
    625521937736
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass34,942 miles (+6,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    281324316567
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass27,958 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    897580484254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,500 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,500 miles
    Test number
    976507673228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,396 miles
    Test number
    509816572201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RVA

Does LR59 RVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RVA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RVA?
The MOT on LR59 RVA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RVA done?
LR59 RVA was recorded at 116,230 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,266 miles a year.
Has LR59 RVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RVA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 RVA 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 RVA find?
LR59 RVA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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