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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS59 GKOMOT history

LS59 GKO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LS59 GKO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,536 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GKO was last recorded at 158,536 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 8,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,789 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,747 miles
Average per year
10,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,536 miles
  • 2024 – 149,789 miles
  • 2023 – 139,638 miles
  • 2022 – 130,148 miles
  • 2021 – 117,214 miles
  • 2020 – 108,117 miles
  • 2019 – 100,099 miles
  • 2018 – 91,428 miles
  • 2017 – 82,841 miles
  • 2016 – 72,726 miles
  • 2015 – 59,271 miles
  • 2014 – 47,294 miles
  • 2013 – 37,066 miles
  • 2012 – 25,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,536 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryO/s/r quater panel damaged

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,536 miles (+8,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,536 miles
    Test number
    530230645864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r quater panel damaged
  2. Pass149,789 miles (+10,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    405660833966
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass139,638 miles (+9,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,638 miles
    Test number
    300889106641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,148 miles (+12,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,148 miles
    Test number
    630597288194
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,214 miles (+9,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,214 miles
    Test number
    502067007320
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass108,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    415508510991
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min pass (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail108,117 miles (+8,018)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    505954950240
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min pass (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass100,099 miles (+8,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    810957600411
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass91,428 miles (+8,587)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    733271993486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass82,841 miles (+10,115)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    741558463249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,726 miles (+13,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    183296265138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,271 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    410439304271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,294 miles (+10,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    769654494239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,066 miles (+11,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    356000683250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    265588702377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GKO

Does LS59 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GKO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GKO?
The MOT on LS59 GKO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GKO done?
LS59 GKO was recorded at 158,536 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,197 miles a year.
Has LS59 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GKO has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS59 GKO 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 GKO find?
LS59 GKO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, and 2 more.

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