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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 GMXMOT history

LS59 GMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS59 GMX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,680 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GMX was last recorded at 120,680 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,671 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,680 miles
  • 2024 – 119,951 miles
  • 2023 – 119,370 miles
  • 2022 – 118,636 miles
  • 2021 – 117,131 miles
  • 2020 – 112,189 miles
  • 2019 – 104,380 miles
  • 2018 – 87,851 miles
  • 2017 – 77,765 miles
  • 2016 – 71,975 miles
  • 2015 – 66,923 miles
  • 2014 – 60,930 miles
  • 2012 – 44,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,680 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    959199490300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,671 miles (+720)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    969467768620
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,951 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,951 miles
    Test number
    128054532741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,951 miles (+581)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,951 miles
    Test number
    204987007647
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,370 miles (+734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    466327383561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,636 miles (+1,505)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,636 miles
    Test number
    633455330226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides(in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides(in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,131 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    956930170008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,130 miles (+4,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,130 miles
    Test number
    655015850597
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass112,189 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,189 miles
    Test number
    589262970356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    164475482661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,380 miles (+16,529)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    943968108792
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    411435123127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail87,851 miles (+10,086)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    706883635697
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass77,765 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,765 miles
    Test number
    919250784937
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail77,746 miles (+5,771)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    961343683593
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass71,975 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    472836542843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,923 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    773779838973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    806315844388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,925 miles (+7,338)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    835555644391
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass53,587 miles (+9,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    958718524001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    697245232219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,094 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    557724432238
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS59 GMX

Does LS59 GMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GMX is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GMX?
The MOT on LS59 GMX is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GMX done?
LS59 GMX was recorded at 120,680 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
Has LS59 GMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GMX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 GMX 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 GMX find?
LS59 GMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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