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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR59 USHMOT history

LR59 USH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LR59 USH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,466 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 USH
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
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 USH was last recorded at 129,466 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,460 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,466 miles
  • 2024 – 108,144 miles
  • 2023 – 100,304 miles
  • 2022 – 93,283 miles
  • 2021 – 87,743 miles
  • 2020 – 84,017 miles
  • 2019 – 80,411 miles
  • 2018 – 74,985 miles
  • 2017 – 67,733 miles
  • 2016 – 62,855 miles
  • 2015 – 56,875 miles
  • 2014 – 48,995 miles
  • 2013 – 36,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,466 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    185572218692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,460 miles (+20,316)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,460 miles
    Test number
    787791906851
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass108,144 miles (+7,840)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    539239502543
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    171532633359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,304 miles (+7,021)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    255634850703
    • 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))

  6. Pass93,283 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    740343389393
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,283 miles (+5,540)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    787658790270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,743 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    699247231041
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail87,743 miles (+3,726)5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    355941537837
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp loose/ mountings broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,017 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    177696944197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,411 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,411 miles
    Test number
    435202057169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,985 miles (+7,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    907199577673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    409924243074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass67,733 miles (+4,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    590520530454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass62,855 miles (+5,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    221907566680
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmission tested and no reading reacorded

  16. Pass56,875 miles (+7,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    947402025294
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass48,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,995 miles
    Test number
    319790934458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,995 miles (+12,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,995 miles
    Test number
    505520434264
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass36,796 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    235386443073
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges
    • NoteCut in the nearside rear tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteFront brake pads worn thin
    • NoteRear brake pads worn thin

Questions about LR59 USH

Does LR59 USH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 USH is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 USH?
The MOT on LR59 USH is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 USH done?
LR59 USH was recorded at 129,466 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LR59 USH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 USH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 USH 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 USH find?
LR59 USH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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