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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 VWNMOT history

LR59 VWN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LR59 VWN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,699 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VWN was last recorded at 88,699 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,668 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,699 miles
  • 2024 – 85,091 miles
  • 2023 – 82,471 miles
  • 2022 – 81,519 miles
  • 2021 – 79,893 miles
  • 2020 – 77,320 miles
  • 2019 – 70,704 miles
  • 2018 – 63,966 miles
  • 2017 – 59,090 miles
  • 2016 – 54,234 miles
  • 2015 – 49,239 miles
  • 2014 – 43,375 miles
  • 2013 – 37,318 miles
  • 2012 – 32,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,699 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,699 miles
    Test number
    854749589162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail88,668 miles (+3,577)2 dangerous4 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,668 miles
    Test number
    162984124436
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both L&R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,091 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    423393279682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,471 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    817481322141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,519 miles (+1,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    652366133188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    542261812489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,893 miles (+2,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    481015569609
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass77,320 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    465745787962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,704 miles (+6,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    376836059285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    648975938461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail63,966 miles (+4,876)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    648516047368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass59,090 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    112129771287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,234 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    270325566042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    814492677444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail49,239 miles (+5,864)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    154291157030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall covering deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,375 miles (+6,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    205868984251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall covering deteriorating.

  17. Pass37,318 miles (+5,204)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    368904983402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRadiator has slight coolant leak nearside front.

  18. Pass32,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    905310602365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,114 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    267779692287
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR59 VWN

Does LR59 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VWN is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VWN?
The MOT on LR59 VWN is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VWN done?
LR59 VWN was recorded at 88,699 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has LR59 VWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VWN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VWN 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 VWN find?
LR59 VWN passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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