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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LR59 VWAMOT history

LR59 VWA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LR59 VWA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
148,728 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VWA was last recorded at 148,728 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 11,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,672 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,056 miles
Average per year
7,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,728 miles
  • 2025 – 137,672 miles
  • 2024 – 126,445 miles
  • 2023 – 117,212 miles
  • 2022 – 110,384 miles
  • 2021 – 103,376 miles
  • 2020 – 98,328 miles
  • 2019 – 94,225 miles
  • 2018 – 88,408 miles
  • 2017 – 81,458 miles
  • 2016 – 74,124 miles
  • 2015 – 68,543 miles
  • 2014 – 61,746 miles
  • 2013 – 53,850 miles
  • 2012 – 46,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,728 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • High level brake light inoperative.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,728 miles (+11,056)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    148,728 miles
    Test number
    492490302643
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,672 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    530063817487
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,670 miles (+11,225)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,670 miles
    Test number
    566492767415
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,445 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,445 miles
    Test number
    240163765194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,212 miles (+6,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,212 miles
    Test number
    869011262856
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,384 miles
    Test number
    875107653819
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  7. Fail110,384 miles (+7,008)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,384 miles
    Test number
    591452912479
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre central tread.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  8. Pass103,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,376 miles
    Test number
    987048032960
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  9. Fail103,376 miles (+5,048)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,376 miles
    Test number
    449181694668
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  10. Pass98,328 miles (+4,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,328 miles
    Test number
    503947807528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,225 miles (+5,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    709714729345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracked wing mirror
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,408 miles (+6,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    457689987951
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass81,458 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    398902575103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    200273179414
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Fail74,124 miles (+5,581)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    678328430858
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass68,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    878145315299
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  17. Fail68,543 miles (+6,797)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    897015515234
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  18. Pass61,746 miles (+7,896)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    547619314242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine Management Light Illuminated
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape

  19. Pass53,850 miles (+7,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    398245083127
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    935285492146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VWA

Does LR59 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VWA is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VWA?
The MOT on LR59 VWA is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VWA done?
LR59 VWA was recorded at 148,728 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,304 miles a year.
Has LR59 VWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VWA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 VWA 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 VWA find?
LR59 VWA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 2 more.

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