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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 WVEMOT history

LR59 WVE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LR59 WVE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,551 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WVE was last recorded at 175,551 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 6,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,670 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,881 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,551 miles
  • 2025 – 168,670 miles
  • 2024 – 163,007 miles
  • 2023 – 156,984 miles
  • 2022 – 150,964 miles
  • 2021 – 144,194 miles
  • 2020 – 137,446 miles
  • 2019 – 132,212 miles
  • 2018 – 125,456 miles
  • 2017 – 119,108 miles
  • 2016 – 113,626 miles
  • 2015 – 106,823 miles
  • 2014 – 92,256 miles
  • 2013 – 64,181 miles
  • 2012 – 45,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,551 miles
    Test number
    953508874698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail175,551 miles (+6,881)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,551 miles
    Test number
    254098336477
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass168,670 miles (+5,663)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,670 miles
    Test number
    123049195479
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass163,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,007 miles
    Test number
    521201382532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,988 miles (+6,004)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,988 miles
    Test number
    195248653625
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass156,984 miles (+6,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,984 miles
    Test number
    967648472513
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass150,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    587706877232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail150,964 miles (+6,770)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    552819111283
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass144,194 miles (+6,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,194 miles
    Test number
    898740019176
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass137,446 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,446 miles
    Test number
    695335905988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,212 miles (+6,756)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    405388203780
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass125,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    629080905236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,450 miles (+6,342)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    467687087409
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  14. Pass119,108 miles (+5,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    734162088872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass113,626 miles (+6,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    851415186876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass106,823 miles (+14,567)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,823 miles
    Test number
    182489507301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,256 miles (+28,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    426386764219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,181 miles (+18,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    235759563298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    389805472271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 WVE

Does LR59 WVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WVE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WVE?
The MOT on LR59 WVE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 WVE done?
LR59 WVE was recorded at 175,551 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has LR59 WVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WVE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 WVE 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 WVE find?
LR59 WVE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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