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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS59 GMFMOT history

LS59 GMF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

LS59 GMF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
125,012 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GMF
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 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GMF was last recorded at 125,012 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 2,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2017: 83,580 miles, lower than 121,674 miles on 12 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,291 miles · 29 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,721 miles
Average per year
7,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,012 miles
  • 2023 – 122,291 miles
  • 2022 – 113,011 miles
  • 2021 – 102,675 miles
  • 2020 – 99,119 miles
  • 2019 – 95,537 miles
  • 2018 – 90,602 miles
  • 2017 – 83,580 miles
  • 2016 – 121,674 miles
  • 2015 – 69,562 miles
  • 2014 – 55,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,012 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,012 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    703218580770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,291 miles (+9,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,291 miles
    Test number
    384368631374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    242420640055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,011 miles (+10,336)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    953275255203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,675 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,675 miles
    Test number
    127717788855
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside damage to outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,670 miles (+5)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    947642733207
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective giving poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,665 miles (+3,546)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    431514591764
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor

  8. Pass99,119 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,119 miles
    Test number
    642864537261
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail99,117 miles (+3,580)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,117 miles
    Test number
    660639220295
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,537 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    375427679651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,602 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    384333017349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,569 miles (+6,989)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    789970970143
    • MajorNearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  13. Pass83,580 miles (-38,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    696235106482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    780511718792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,674 miles (+52,112)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    477886586933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass69,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    909216773345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,562 miles (+13,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    224816390470
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  18. Pass55,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    198685644218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,872 miles (+2,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    295725144258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    606562374148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GMF

Does LS59 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 GMF expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GMF?
The MOT on LS59 GMF expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 GMF done?
LS59 GMF was recorded at 125,012 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
Has LS59 GMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GMF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 GMF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 GMF find?
LS59 GMF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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