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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 XEUMOT history

LR59 XEU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LR59 XEU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,415 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XEU was last recorded at 65,415 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,025 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
2,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,415 miles
  • 2025 – 64,025 miles
  • 2023 – 61,432 miles
  • 2022 – 59,568 miles
  • 2021 – 57,482 miles
  • 2020 – 56,243 miles
  • 2019 – 54,596 miles
  • 2018 – 52,325 miles
  • 2017 – 50,220 miles
  • 2016 – 47,795 miles
  • 2015 – 44,367 miles
  • 2014 – 39,590 miles
  • 2013 – 34,758 miles
  • 2012 – 30,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,415 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,415 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    392115770478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,025 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    188349618273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,432 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,432 miles
    Test number
    544972783447
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail61,431 miles (+1,863)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    413880408211
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,568 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    390991293599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,482 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    759616913670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail57,481 miles (+1,238)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    668322751462
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,243 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,243 miles
    Test number
    717365247961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,596 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    568768630975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,325 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    943031918640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,311 miles (+2,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    576964537594
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,220 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    897624778240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,795 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    850131070032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail47,773 miles (+3,406)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    476432751582
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,367 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    240528290178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,590 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,590 miles
    Test number
    158879664246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,758 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,758 miles
    Test number
    378450673478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,470 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    656096092270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass30,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    968816792222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 XEU

Does LR59 XEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XEU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XEU?
The MOT on LR59 XEU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 XEU done?
LR59 XEU was recorded at 65,415 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,642 miles a year.
Has LR59 XEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XEU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 XEU 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 XEU find?
LR59 XEU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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