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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 YEGMOT history

LR59 YEG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LR59 YEG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,211 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YEG was last recorded at 158,211 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,787 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,424 miles
Average per year
8,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,211 miles
  • 2025 – 153,787 miles
  • 2024 – 146,102 miles
  • 2023 – 135,170 miles
  • 2021 – 126,851 miles
  • 2020 – 116,170 miles
  • 2019 – 110,917 miles
  • 2018 – 101,843 miles
  • 2017 – 91,357 miles
  • 2016 – 82,066 miles
  • 2015 – 73,494 miles
  • 2014 – 64,277 miles
  • 2013 – 56,069 miles
  • 2012 – 44,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,211 miles (+4,424)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,211 miles
    Test number
    738294748680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass153,787 miles (+7,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    153,787 miles
    Test number
    499676245118
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,102 miles (+10,932)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,102 miles
    Test number
    532281080032
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass135,170 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,170 miles
    Test number
    844813023463
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Fail135,170 miles (+8,319)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,170 miles
    Test number
    299402863483
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  6. Pass126,851 miles (+10,681)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    533395033682
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass116,170 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,170 miles
    Test number
    464216466245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,917 miles (+9,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    902517196693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass101,843 miles (+10,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,843 miles
    Test number
    309178098209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass91,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,357 miles
    Test number
    944277256534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail91,355 miles (+9,289)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,355 miles
    Test number
    340620001022
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass82,066 miles (+8,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    482857616421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass73,494 miles (+9,217)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,494 miles
    Test number
    985931745108
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust clamps corroaded
  14. Pass64,277 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,277 miles
    Test number
    589413834124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,069 miles (+11,237)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    149838443156
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass44,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    639174362265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YEG

Does LR59 YEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YEG is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YEG?
The MOT on LR59 YEG is valid until 10 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 YEG done?
LR59 YEG was recorded at 158,211 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
Has LR59 YEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YEG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 YEG 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 YEG find?
LR59 YEG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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