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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LR59 USJMOT history

LR59 USJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LR59 USJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,397 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 USJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 USJ was last recorded at 84,397 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 2,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2017: 37,512 miles, lower than 44,197 miles on 3 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,579 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,818 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,397 miles
  • 2025 – 81,579 miles
  • 2024 – 77,542 miles
  • 2023 – 75,091 miles
  • 2022 – 69,021 miles
  • 2021 – 63,123 miles
  • 2020 – 56,672 miles
  • 2019 – 48,723 miles
  • 2018 – 43,411 miles
  • 2017 – 37,512 miles
  • 2015 – 44,197 miles
  • 2014 – 27,008 miles
  • 2013 – 20,324 miles
  • 2012 – 13,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,397 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,397 miles (+2,818)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    235089557044
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass81,579 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,579 miles
    Test number
    940998478855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass77,542 miles (+2,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,542 miles
    Test number
    916439200776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass75,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    134218014909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail75,091 miles (+6,070)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    821142713126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass69,021 miles (+5,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    896494784371
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass63,123 miles (+6,451)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    549665754236
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass56,672 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,672 miles
    Test number
    477723139867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,723 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    402783857008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,411 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,411 miles
    Test number
    872157562612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,512 miles (-6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    803573264422
    • AdvisoryWiper blades starting to split
  12. Pass44,197 miles (+17,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,197 miles
    Test number
    235100313970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,008 miles (+6,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,008 miles
    Test number
    216737074236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass20,324 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,324 miles
    Test number
    695350073237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,225 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,225 miles
    Test number
    337521052433
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split at the edge. pass and advice.

Questions about LR59 USJ

Does LR59 USJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 USJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 USJ?
The MOT on LR59 USJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 USJ done?
LR59 USJ was recorded at 84,397 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has LR59 USJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 USJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 USJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 USJ find?
LR59 USJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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