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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 XTJMOT history

LR59 XTJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR59 XTJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,351 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XTJ
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
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XTJ was last recorded at 125,351 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2017: 59,069 miles, lower than 72,661 miles on 12 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,905 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
8,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,351 miles
  • 2025 – 123,905 miles
  • 2024 – 105,010 miles
  • 2023 – 87,171 miles
  • 2022 – 82,353 miles
  • 2021 – 78,375 miles
  • 2020 – 74,258 miles
  • 2019 – 69,766 miles
  • 2018 – 65,644 miles
  • 2017 – 59,069 miles
  • 2016 – 72,661 miles
  • 2014 – 35,867 miles
  • 2013 – 23,026 miles
  • 2012 – 16,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,351 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,351 miles (+1,446)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    373990932197
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,905 miles (+18,895)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    280589079042
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,010 miles (+17,839)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,010 miles
    Test number
    453292691401
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,171 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,171 miles
    Test number
    960229841281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    203149520806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,353 miles (+3,978)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    100193502050
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass78,375 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    869366642532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,258 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    876501557495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,766 miles (+4,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,766 miles
    Test number
    131002113514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass65,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    662094535831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,644 miles (+6,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    770636616073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass59,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    646766598340
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail59,069 miles (-13,592)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    732985291448
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass72,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    124279839931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,661 miles (+36,794)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    551984070706
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass35,867 miles (+12,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    106883054209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass23,026 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    416243733269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,066 miles
    Test number
    565648142289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 XTJ

Does LR59 XTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XTJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XTJ?
The MOT on LR59 XTJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 XTJ done?
LR59 XTJ was recorded at 125,351 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,084 miles a year.
Has LR59 XTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XTJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 XTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 XTJ find?
LR59 XTJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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