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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 BYTMOT history

LS59 BYT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS59 BYT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,758 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BYT was last recorded at 74,758 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,977 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,781 miles
Average per year
3,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,758 miles
  • 2025 – 69,977 miles
  • 2024 – 68,078 miles
  • 2023 – 65,906 miles
  • 2022 – 62,778 miles
  • 2021 – 59,625 miles
  • 2020 – 56,425 miles
  • 2019 – 53,262 miles
  • 2018 – 48,496 miles
  • 2017 – 43,023 miles
  • 2016 – 35,867 miles
  • 2014 – 30,039 miles
  • 2013 – 26,999 miles
  • 2012 – 21,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,758 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,758 miles (+4,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    529841987463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass69,977 miles (+1,899)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    627974462241
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass68,078 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    880573692253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass65,906 miles (+3,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    506230350321
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,778 miles (+3,153)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,778 miles
    Test number
    761428988481
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slightly discolored. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slightly discolored. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside stop light slightly discolored.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light slightly discolored.
  6. Pass59,625 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    742032753089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,561 miles (+3,136)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    986528401720
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure. (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass56,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    960092682785
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted
  9. Fail56,425 miles (+3,163)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    726173570468
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted
  10. Pass53,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,262 miles
    Test number
    343061884126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,262 miles (+4,766)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,262 miles
    Test number
    486369688965
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass48,496 miles (+5,473)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    673658717648
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass43,023 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    737091125199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,867 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    560712487233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,039 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,039 miles
    Test number
    176328094259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,999 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    837831183235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    365294982286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BYT

Does LS59 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BYT is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BYT?
The MOT on LS59 BYT is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 BYT done?
LS59 BYT was recorded at 74,758 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,871 miles a year.
Has LS59 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BYT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 BYT 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 LS59 BYT find?
LS59 BYT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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