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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 GNJMOT history

LS59 GNJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

LS59 GNJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,238 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GNJ
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 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GNJ was last recorded at 156,238 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 4,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,135 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,103 miles
Average per year
8,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,238 miles
  • 2025 – 152,135 miles
  • 2024 – 148,380 miles
  • 2023 – 145,130 miles
  • 2022 – 142,888 miles
  • 2021 – 132,493 miles
  • 2020 – 117,066 miles
  • 2019 – 105,820 miles
  • 2018 – 90,333 miles
  • 2017 – 77,244 miles
  • 2016 – 66,419 miles
  • 2015 – 60,028 miles
  • 2014 – 53,548 miles
  • 2013 – 47,270 miles
  • 2012 – 42,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Offside/Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (front & Rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside/Nearside rear Outer sills have slight rust/water bubbles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle/Suspension arms corroded/rusty

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 Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,238 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,238 miles
    Test number
    109203473313
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Offside/Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (front & Rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside/Nearside rear Outer sills have slight rust/water bubbles
    • AdvisoryRear Axle/Suspension arms corroded/rusty

  2. Fail156,238 miles (+4,103)2 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,238 miles
    Test number
    351162887762
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working Offside/Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Offside/Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (front & Rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside/Nearside rear Outer sills have slight rust/water bubbles
    • AdvisoryRear Axle/Suspension arms corroded/rusty

  3. Pass152,135 miles (+3,755)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,135 miles
    Test number
    668967006996
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,380 miles
    Test number
    108684695919
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail148,380 miles (+3,250)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,380 miles
    Test number
    807364926568
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,130 miles (+2,242)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,130 miles
    Test number
    297442392211
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    683585837915
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail142,888 miles (+10,395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    572467994274
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to test due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass132,493 miles (+15,427)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    485329530865
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,066 miles (+11,246)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    516778097372
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,820 miles (+15,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    601332142990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,333 miles (+13,089)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,333 miles
    Test number
    925296024539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,244 miles (+10,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,244 miles
    Test number
    603957896870
    • AdvisoryFront pads appear low

  14. Pass66,419 miles (+6,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    906454890634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryRear rear inner brake pads appear 2/3rds worn

  15. Pass60,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,028 miles
    Test number
    937149085129
    • NoteWear to front brakes

  16. Fail60,028 miles (+6,480)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,028 miles
    Test number
    509998785165
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteRear tyres stepped on inside edge
    • NoteWear to front brakes

  17. Pass53,548 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    877322094156
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but does not expose cords and is cracking in the inner sidewall
    • NoteOil residue on engine
    • NoteRear coil springs obscurred by lower arms
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSurface corrosion on exhaust system

  18. Fail53,548 miles (+6,278)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    637302694114
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but does not expose cords and is cracking in the inner sidewall
    • NoteOil residue on engine
    • NoteRear coil springs obscurred by lower arms
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSurface corrosion on exhaust system

  19. Pass47,270 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,270 miles
    Test number
    545299793153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    726405902232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GNJ

Does LS59 GNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GNJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GNJ?
The MOT on LS59 GNJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GNJ done?
LS59 GNJ was recorded at 156,238 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
Has LS59 GNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GNJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 GNJ 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 GNJ find?
LS59 GNJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside front; drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside/nearside front outer; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside front lower, and 6 more.

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