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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 YEDMOT history

LR59 YED is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR59 YED black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
210,106 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YED
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
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YED was last recorded at 210,106 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 6,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,012 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,094 miles
Average per year
11,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,106 miles
  • 2025 – 204,012 miles
  • 2024 – 195,115 miles
  • 2023 – 185,217 miles
  • 2022 – 172,582 miles
  • 2021 – 160,536 miles
  • 2020 – 147,327 miles
  • 2019 – 135,216 miles
  • 2018 – 124,133 miles
  • 2017 – 111,231 miles
  • 2016 – 99,664 miles
  • 2015 – 85,707 miles
  • 2014 – 72,224 miles
  • 2013 – 58,002 miles
  • 2012 – 55,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,106 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium .both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front to centre exhaust sleeve very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm foremost bush separating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (On limit)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,106 miles (+6,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    210,106 miles
    Test number
    419467555138
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium .both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass204,012 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    204,012 miles
    Test number
    712497671826
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail204,010 miles (+8,895)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,010 miles
    Test number
    592962285237
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass195,115 miles (+9,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,115 miles
    Test number
    876648682531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass185,217 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    185,217 miles
    Test number
    317327168086
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail185,212 miles (+12,630)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,212 miles
    Test number
    234115323608
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre jointing sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass172,582 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,582 miles
    Test number
    999170043828
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust sleeve very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm foremost bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (On limit) (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail172,574 miles (+12,038)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,574 miles
    Test number
    397323853634
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust sleeve very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm foremost bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (On limit) (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass160,536 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,536 miles
    Test number
    368394323951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail160,530 miles (+13,203)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,530 miles
    Test number
    154473114420
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass147,327 miles (+12,111)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,327 miles
    Test number
    889058419365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,216 miles (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,216 miles
    Test number
    754646414832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,133 miles (+12,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    477570676924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass111,231 miles (+11,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,231 miles
    Test number
    250178016901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    483872626808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,664 miles (+13,957)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    237618789106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass85,707 miles (+13,483)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    396055145011
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass72,224 miles (+14,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    135906344447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,002 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    618386243090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,581 miles1 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    399444162260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNo peak / acceleration detected by smoke meter
  21. Pass55,581 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    927464662257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNo peak / acceleration detected by smoke meter

Questions about LR59 YED

Does LR59 YED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YED is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YED?
The MOT on LR59 YED is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YED done?
LR59 YED was recorded at 210,106 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 11,507 miles a year.
Has LR59 YED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YED has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 YED 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 YED find?
LR59 YED passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium .both side.

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