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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 VUXMOT history

LR59 VUX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LR59 VUX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,023 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VUX
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
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VUX was last recorded at 169,023 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,023 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,023 miles
  • 2025 – 163,449 miles
  • 2024 – 158,054 miles
  • 2023 – 153,173 miles
  • 2022 – 148,788 miles
  • 2021 – 139,012 miles
  • 2020 – 134,275 miles
  • 2019 – 123,846 miles
  • 2018 – 113,091 miles
  • 2017 – 100,552 miles
  • 2016 – 91,036 miles
  • 2015 – 78,621 miles
  • 2014 – 69,894 miles
  • 2013 – 57,604 miles
  • 2012 – 48,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,023 miles
    Test number
    345183179171
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail169,023 miles (+5,574)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,023 miles
    Test number
    816306467287
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass163,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,449 miles
    Test number
    979191397887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,449 miles (+5,395)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,449 miles
    Test number
    314740089640
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,054 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,054 miles
    Test number
    404336641340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,173 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,173 miles
    Test number
    743587612580
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,788 miles (+9,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,788 miles
    Test number
    901701104025
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    490722243652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail139,012 miles (+4,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    648947145073
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass134,275 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,275 miles
    Test number
    282430974520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail134,226 miles (+10,380)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    637514276306
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass123,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    354022409164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail123,846 miles (+10,755)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    501359808834
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass113,091 miles (+12,539)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,091 miles
    Test number
    667233202184
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass100,552 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    198747129242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,036 miles (+12,415)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,036 miles
    Test number
    713440310537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,621 miles (+8,727)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    107512985187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,894 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    168582494100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail69,894 miles (+12,290)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    497102394139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass57,604 miles (+9,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    436512113297
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Fail48,122 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    468080352271
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass48,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    847120052296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VUX

Does LR59 VUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VUX is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VUX?
The MOT on LR59 VUX is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VUX done?
LR59 VUX was recorded at 169,023 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,737 miles a year.
Has LR59 VUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VUX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VUX 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 VUX find?
LR59 VUX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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