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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS59 GKUMOT history

LS59 GKU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

LS59 GKU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2025
Mileage
240,024 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GKU
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 expired on 12 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GKU was last recorded at 240,024 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 3,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,237 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,787 miles
Average per year
14,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 240,024 miles
  • 2023 – 236,237 miles
  • 2022 – 230,374 miles
  • 2021 – 222,959 miles
  • 2020 – 216,615 miles
  • 2019 – 205,607 miles
  • 2018 – 194,881 miles
  • 2017 – 173,562 miles
  • 2016 – 153,827 miles
  • 2015 – 135,907 miles
  • 2014 – 122,934 miles
  • 2013 – 98,924 miles
  • 2012 – 70,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing down low
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape
  • AdvisoryOffside Front strut slightly damaged around offside front anti roll bar linkage mounting area
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking on slightly
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,024 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    240,024 miles
    Test number
    560807044145
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing down low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut slightly damaged around offside front anti roll bar linkage mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking on slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  2. Fail240,022 miles (+3,785)2 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,022 miles
    Test number
    466487441844
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing down low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut slightly damaged around offside front anti roll bar linkage mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking on slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  3. Pass236,237 miles (+5,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    236,237 miles
    Test number
    679144981531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass230,374 miles (+7,415)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    230,374 miles
    Test number
    567711816879
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass222,959 miles (+6,344)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    222,959 miles
    Test number
    526839438343
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on dashboard.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

  6. Pass216,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    216,615 miles
    Test number
    971471529960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail216,615 miles (+11,008)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,615 miles
    Test number
    500621089108
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass205,607 miles (+10,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    205,607 miles
    Test number
    434192595367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass194,881 miles (+21,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    194,881 miles
    Test number
    606337766112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PEE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PEE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,562 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    173,562 miles
    Test number
    116030824953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer side wall is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper is slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail173,562 miles (+19,735)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,562 miles
    Test number
    989595763544
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer side wall is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper is slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass153,827 miles (+17,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,827 miles
    Test number
    818116071960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass135,907 miles (+12,973)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    406408333269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,934 miles
    Test number
    925745374284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,934 miles (+24,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,934 miles
    Test number
    306785174298
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass98,924 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    678654873206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail98,624 miles (+28,486)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    756889463202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the inner edge.

  18. Pass70,138 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    785351852244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,902 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    605399742285
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS59 GKU

Does LS59 GKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 GKU expired on 12 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GKU?
The MOT on LS59 GKU expired on 12 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 GKU done?
LS59 GKU was recorded at 240,024 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 14,068 miles a year.
Has LS59 GKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GKU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 GKU 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 GKU find?
LS59 GKU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 11 more.

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