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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 VVBMOT history

LR59 VVB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LR59 VVB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,684 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VVB
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 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VVB was last recorded at 141,684 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2015: 71,199 miles, lower than 664,600 miles on 31 Dec 2014.
  • 13 Mar 2018: 94,030 miles, lower than 94,031 miles on 15 Feb 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,902 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,782 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,684 miles
  • 2025 – 137,902 miles
  • 2024 – 135,266 miles
  • 2023 – 129,212 miles
  • 2022 – 119,100 miles
  • 2021 – 114,456 miles
  • 2020 – 109,013 miles
  • 2018 – 94,030 miles
  • 2017 – 85,861 miles
  • 2015 – 71,199 miles
  • 2014 – 664,600 miles
  • 2013 – 47,632 miles
  • 2012 – 44,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,684 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,684 miles (+3,782)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,684 miles
    Test number
    129139209240
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass137,902 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    630257454202
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,902 miles (+2,636)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    220419386351
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,266 miles (+6,054)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,266 miles
    Test number
    883768993380
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,212 miles (+10,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,212 miles
    Test number
    293270499735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,100 miles (+4,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    452879519772
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass114,456 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    906565207714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,393 miles (+5,380)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,393 miles
    Test number
    685892473727
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass109,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    579347254060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,013 miles (+14,983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    895967892018
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass94,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    567285913336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail94,030 miles (-1)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    465992773880
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail94,031 miles (+8,170)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,031 miles
    Test number
    649443438623
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads waning light on

  14. Pass85,861 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    748288846207
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail85,861 miles (+14,662)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    584923600564
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass71,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    268860949594
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,199 miles (-593,401)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    267796450228
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass664,600 miles (+616,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    664,600 miles
    Test number
    786095964365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,632 miles (+3,318)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    485223543453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge

  20. Pass44,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    358362822449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VVB

Does LR59 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VVB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VVB?
The MOT on LR59 VVB is valid until 2 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 VVB done?
LR59 VVB was recorded at 141,684 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has LR59 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VVB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 VVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 VVB find?
LR59 VVB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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