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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 USUMOT history

LR59 USU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

LR59 USU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
119,289 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 USU
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
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 USU was last recorded at 119,289 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,113 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,176 miles
Average per year
8,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,289 miles
  • 2024 – 117,113 miles
  • 2023 – 115,443 miles
  • 2022 – 111,687 miles
  • 2021 – 96,872 miles
  • 2020 – 88,309 miles
  • 2019 – 77,438 miles
  • 2018 – 61,336 miles
  • 2016 – 37,715 miles
  • 2015 – 21,299 miles
  • 2014 – 17,369 miles
  • 2013 – 14,029 miles
  • 2012 – 10,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have surface corrosion both sides (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,289 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    242172150790
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have surface corrosion both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,289 miles (+2,176)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,289 miles
    Test number
    434853216976
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have surface corrosion both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,113 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,113 miles
    Test number
    598329789976
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail117,113 miles (+1,670)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,113 miles
    Test number
    191696120719
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass115,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    774695035035
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( arms and springs ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,443 miles (+3,756)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    758770394079
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( arms and springs ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,687 miles (+14,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    694881123062
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass96,872 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,872 miles
    Test number
    280435905992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,309 miles (+10,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    663682886179
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass77,438 miles (+16,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    250990783342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,336 miles (+23,621)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    669362764555
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lense damaged

  12. Pass37,715 miles (+16,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    984759357331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass21,299 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    222642366447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,369 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,369 miles
    Test number
    796786484269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,029 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,029 miles
    Test number
    329294183283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,639 miles
    Test number
    405926582216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 USU

Does LR59 USU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 USU expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 USU?
The MOT on LR59 USU expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 USU done?
LR59 USU was recorded at 119,289 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 8,399 miles a year.
Has LR59 USU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 USU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 USU 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 USU find?
LR59 USU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 5 more.

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