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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 EFNMOT history

LS59 EFN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LS59 EFN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,530 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EFN
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
6 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EFN was last recorded at 68,530 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,379 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,530 miles
  • 2025 – 64,379 miles
  • 2024 – 60,071 miles
  • 2023 – 55,207 miles
  • 2022 – 51,229 miles
  • 2021 – 47,241 miles
  • 2020 – 43,343 miles
  • 2019 – 40,191 miles
  • 2018 – 34,981 miles
  • 2017 – 30,630 miles
  • 2016 – 26,474 miles
  • 2015 – 22,656 miles
  • 2014 – 17,764 miles
  • 2013 – 13,624 miles
  • 2012 – 8,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,530 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,530 miles (+4,151)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    696615038789
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  2. Pass64,379 miles (+4,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    589880303598
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,071 miles (+4,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    274288261086
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass55,207 miles (+3,978)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    337606463529
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  5. Pass51,229 miles (+3,988)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    899350586078
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,241 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    987121674287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    712086475426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,341 miles (+3,150)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    636542584032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    211047012585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Fail40,189 miles (+5,208)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    652910745830
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass34,981 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,981 miles
    Test number
    232097462674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass30,630 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    997208594494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,626 miles (+4,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,626 miles
    Test number
    423276341462
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Pass26,474 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    890478285816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,472 miles (+3,816)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,472 miles
    Test number
    350860054029
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,656 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,656 miles
    Test number
    534916575500
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryNear side rear Tyre side wall cracking

  17. Pass17,764 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,764 miles
    Test number
    365104034215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,624 miles (+5,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    13,624 miles
    Test number
    146745523267
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass8,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,601 miles
    Test number
    899784742248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 EFN

Does LS59 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 EFN is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EFN?
The MOT on LS59 EFN is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 EFN done?
LS59 EFN was recorded at 68,530 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has LS59 EFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EFN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS59 EFN 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 EFN find?
LS59 EFN passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer nail in tyre.

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