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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LR59 VVGMOT history

LR59 VVG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LR59 VVG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,362 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VVG was last recorded at 136,362 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2025: 134,216 miles, lower than 134,446 miles on 14 Feb 2024.

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
136,353 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,362 miles
  • 2025 – 134,222 miles
  • 2024 – 134,446 miles
  • 2023 – 129,190 miles
  • 2022 – 126,689 miles
  • 2021 – 123,795 miles
  • 2019 – 116,951 miles
  • 2018 – 109,388 miles
  • 2017 – 102,704 miles
  • 2016 – 94,220 miles
  • 2015 – 84,717 miles
  • 2014 – 74,856 miles
  • 2013 – 58,924 miles
  • 2012 – 49,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,362 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,362 miles
    Test number
    450038098355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,353 miles (+2,131)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,353 miles
    Test number
    982228356058
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,222 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,222 miles
    Test number
    996471507358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,216 miles (-230)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    608788056501
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,446 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,446 miles
    Test number
    727605453067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,190 miles (+2,501)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,190 miles
    Test number
    481036250409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,689 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    878433432370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass123,795 miles (+6,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,795 miles
    Test number
    893393835881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,951 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    774148217779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe vehicle passed the emission test no printout produced due to low emission output

  10. Fail116,948 miles (+7,560)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    890490765635
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeater plug light on dashboard flashing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe vehicle passed the emission test no printout produced due to low emission output

  11. Pass109,388 miles (+6,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,388 miles
    Test number
    277804198147
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

  12. Pass102,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,704 miles
    Test number
    554742820362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle passed emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

  13. Fail102,701 miles (+8,481)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    698833910296
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle passed emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

  14. Pass94,220 miles (+9,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    692296865108
    • AdvisoryVehicle passed emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

  15. Pass84,717 miles (+9,861)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,717 miles
    Test number
    765219405218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,856 miles (+15,932)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    868299404295
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread getting low 205/55/16

  17. Pass58,924 miles (+9,823)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    868375653229
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked and perished

  18. Pass49,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    499156452227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VVG

Does LR59 VVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VVG is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VVG?
The MOT on LR59 VVG is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VVG done?
LR59 VVG was recorded at 136,362 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,498 miles a year.
Has LR59 VVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VVG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 VVG find?
LR59 VVG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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