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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 GNUMOT history

LS59 GNU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LS59 GNU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
162,035 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GNU was last recorded at 162,035 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,906 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
9,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,035 miles
  • 2024 – 159,906 miles
  • 2023 – 137,290 miles
  • 2022 – 118,744 miles
  • 2021 – 117,610 miles
  • 2020 – 108,808 miles
  • 2019 – 104,101 miles
  • 2018 – 99,747 miles
  • 2017 – 92,405 miles
  • 2016 – 83,924 miles
  • 2015 – 77,065 miles
  • 2014 – 68,858 miles
  • 2013 – 59,201 miles
  • 2012 – 44,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,035 miles (+2,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,035 miles
    Test number
    228746715792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,906 miles (+22,616)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,906 miles
    Test number
    857769124500
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,290 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,290 miles
    Test number
    636338293692
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail137,290 miles (+18,546)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,290 miles
    Test number
    724320114211
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass118,744 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,744 miles
    Test number
    884466894832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail118,731 miles (+1,121)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    435631644763
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,610 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,610 miles
    Test number
    619288585972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,513 miles (+8,705)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,513 miles
    Test number
    744572230385
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on

  9. Pass108,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    573124473439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,808 miles (+4,707)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    928022416695
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,101 miles
    Test number
    269751685263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,101 miles (+4,354)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,101 miles
    Test number
    935906415226
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass99,747 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    346008870820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,739 miles (+7,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,739 miles
    Test number
    225734911118
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass92,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    839762464379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,405 miles (+8,481)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    958287185483
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass83,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    787654206429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,924 miles (+6,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    447875501847
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    296094515470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,065 miles (+8,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    505394015110
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail68,858 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,858 miles
    Test number
    315385814125
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  22. Pass68,858 miles (+9,657)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,858 miles
    Test number
    978215514158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  23. Pass59,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,201 miles
    Test number
    818507913189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,201 miles (+14,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,201 miles
    Test number
    469307913112
    • 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)

  25. Pass44,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,373 miles
    Test number
    806383822101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GNU

Does LS59 GNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 GNU expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GNU?
The MOT on LS59 GNU expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 GNU done?
LS59 GNU was recorded at 162,035 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 9,220 miles a year.
Has LS59 GNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GNU has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 GNU 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 GNU find?
LS59 GNU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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