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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 WVXMOT history

LR59 WVX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR59 WVX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
174,667 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WVX
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
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR59 WVX was last recorded at 174,667 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,860 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,807 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,667 miles
  • 2025 – 169,860 miles
  • 2024 – 165,563 miles
  • 2023 – 144,542 miles
  • 2022 – 121,856 miles
  • 2021 – 104,631 miles
  • 2020 – 99,196 miles
  • 2018 – 89,420 miles
  • 2016 – 82,379 miles
  • 2015 – 77,033 miles
  • 2014 – 69,491 miles
  • 2013 – 60,321 miles
  • 2012 – 52,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,667 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail174,667 miles (+4,807)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,667 miles
    Test number
    146376786022
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,860 miles
    Test number
    989328094734
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,860 miles (+4,297)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,860 miles
    Test number
    807360578699
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,563 miles
    Test number
    125186044021
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail165,562 miles (+21,020)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,562 miles
    Test number
    891695214278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass144,542 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,542 miles
    Test number
    639028463997
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,542 miles (+22,686)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,542 miles
    Test number
    989988106066
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,856 miles (+17,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,856 miles
    Test number
    932933562037
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,631 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    979685681791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    526021327170
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail99,196 miles (+9,776)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    872526252195
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,420 miles (+7,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    658960774839
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass82,379 miles (+5,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    783945723707
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass77,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,033 miles
    Test number
    433348006182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail77,032 miles (+7,541)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    467149684717
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass69,491 miles (+9,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    878030764254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass60,321 miles (+8,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,321 miles
    Test number
    608046163213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,100 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,100 miles
    Test number
    369223162464
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

Questions about LR59 WVX

Does LR59 WVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 WVX expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WVX?
The MOT on LR59 WVX expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 WVX done?
LR59 WVX was recorded at 174,667 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has LR59 WVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WVX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 WVX 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 WVX find?
LR59 WVX failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside direction indicator not working; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 7 more.

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