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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 GSYMOT history

LS59 GSY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.

LS59 GSY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
61,989 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GSY
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
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GSY was last recorded at 61,989 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,948 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,989 miles
  • 2024 – 58,291 miles
  • 2023 – 52,386 miles
  • 2021 – 40,679 miles
  • 2020 – 30,103 miles
  • 2018 – 26,029 miles
  • 2017 – 25,256 miles
  • 2016 – 24,485 miles
  • 2015 – 23,987 miles
  • 2014 – 22,336 miles
  • 2013 – 18,636 miles
  • 2012 – 14,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,989 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,989 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    612412958071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail61,948 miles (+3,657)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,948 miles
    Test number
    792303664165
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    911887595380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail58,285 miles (+5,899)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    296949380314
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass52,386 miles (+11,707)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,386 miles
    Test number
    908183460393
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass40,679 miles (+10,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    646066131746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,103 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    850311892351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,102 miles (+3,240)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    750697098517
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass26,862 miles (+833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    245288507362
    • 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))
  10. Pass26,029 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,029 miles
    Test number
    116278077933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass25,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,256 miles
    Test number
    999048994094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail25,256 miles (+771)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,256 miles
    Test number
    193387105047
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass24,485 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    328050377605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,987 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    827399356293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass22,336 miles (+3,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,336 miles
    Test number
    397022274455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass18,636 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,636 miles
    Test number
    975042353280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,806 miles
    Test number
    875703882213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,806 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,806 miles
    Test number
    418233482232
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS59 GSY

Does LS59 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 GSY expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GSY?
The MOT on LS59 GSY expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 GSY done?
LS59 GSY was recorded at 61,989 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has LS59 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GSY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 GSY 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 GSY find?
LS59 GSY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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