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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 RVFMOT history

LR59 RVF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LR59 RVF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,555 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RVF was last recorded at 111,555 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,308 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
6,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,555 miles
  • 2025 – 105,791 miles
  • 2023 – 103,116 miles
  • 2022 – 97,133 miles
  • 2021 – 88,571 miles
  • 2020 – 82,921 miles
  • 2019 – 79,267 miles
  • 2018 – 74,205 miles
  • 2017 – 68,675 miles
  • 2016 – 63,247 miles
  • 2015 – 52,843 miles
  • 2014 – 46,588 miles
  • 2013 – 38,204 miles
  • 2012 – 25,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,555 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (STRONG ADVISE)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (STRONG ADVISE)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (STRONG ADVISE)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,555 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    698812645328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,308 miles (+5,517)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    113621977324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass105,791 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    429879623897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,116 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    420621750548
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail103,115 miles (+5,982)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    476357726809
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,133 miles (+99)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    207939071082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail97,034 miles (+8,463)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    437434633472
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    467349706787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,571 miles (+5,650)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    423869170523
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  10. Pass82,921 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    245901596748
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail82,921 miles (+3,654)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    458315503374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass79,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    948912996108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail79,267 miles (+5,062)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    492126912590
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass74,205 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,205 miles
    Test number
    838657467295
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced appears an incorrect bulb has been fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail74,205 miles (+5,530)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,205 miles
    Test number
    842090616109
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced appears an incorrect bulb has been fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass68,675 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,675 miles
    Test number
    290019085789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail68,674 miles (+5,427)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    370010542273
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass63,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    922313587037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,247 miles (+10,404)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    277928232121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass52,843 miles (+6,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    841391678249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,588 miles (+8,384)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,588 miles
    Test number
    389166054431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,204 miles (+12,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    305105453473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,744 miles
    Test number
    439167932248
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR59 RVF

Does LR59 RVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RVF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RVF?
The MOT on LR59 RVF is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RVF done?
LR59 RVF was recorded at 111,555 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,398 miles a year.
Has LR59 RVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RVF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 RVF 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 RVF find?
LR59 RVF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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