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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 UNLMOT history

LR59 UNL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR59 UNL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,534 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 UNL
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 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 UNL was last recorded at 97,534 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,270 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,264 miles
Average per year
4,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,534 miles
  • 2025 – 94,270 miles
  • 2024 – 91,174 miles
  • 2023 – 88,112 miles
  • 2022 – 85,925 miles
  • 2021 – 82,877 miles
  • 2020 – 76,668 miles
  • 2019 – 70,433 miles
  • 2017 – 56,073 miles
  • 2015 – 49,602 miles
  • 2014 – 48,647 miles
  • 2013 – 47,360 miles
  • 2012 – 32,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,534 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,534 miles (+3,264)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,534 miles
    Test number
    840539984530
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,270 miles (+3,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    156561130730
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass91,174 miles (+3,062)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    276814107390
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody slight rust
  4. Pass88,112 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    957439163621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    773914721469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,925 miles (+3,048)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    373073808078
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    443495437726
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail82,877 miles (+6,209)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    139046424487
    • DangerousCoolant completely empty
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass76,668 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    555147951619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,433 miles (+14,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,433 miles
    Test number
    602371658174
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass56,073 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    324431515271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,602 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    671866681775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,647 miles (+1,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    556023254257
    • NoteN/S/R tyre cracked
    • NoteO/S/R tyre cracked
  14. Pass47,360 miles (+14,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    465014953245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass32,898 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    779958852231
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteWindscreen scratched
  16. Fail32,898 miles1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    739968552202
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s mirror repeater lens brocken
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

Questions about LR59 UNL

Does LR59 UNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 UNL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 UNL?
The MOT on LR59 UNL is valid until 25 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 UNL done?
LR59 UNL was recorded at 97,534 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,787 miles a year.
Has LR59 UNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 UNL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 UNL 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 UNL find?
LR59 UNL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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