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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 RAUMOT history

LS59 RAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LS59 RAU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,193 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 RAU
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 valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 RAU was last recorded at 103,193 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,730 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,463 miles
Average per year
4,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,193 miles
  • 2025 – 98,730 miles
  • 2024 – 93,464 miles
  • 2023 – 88,693 miles
  • 2022 – 83,421 miles
  • 2021 – 79,679 miles
  • 2020 – 77,223 miles
  • 2019 – 73,525 miles
  • 2018 – 69,534 miles
  • 2017 – 65,266 miles
  • 2016 – 60,928 miles
  • 2015 – 56,488 miles
  • 2014 – 52,940 miles
  • 2013 – 50,365 miles
  • 2012 – 40,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,193 miles
  • AdvisoryLower All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner stepping and 10 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,193 miles (+4,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    858740817754
    • AdvisoryLower All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,730 miles (+5,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    373665488554
    • AdvisoryAll heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,464 miles (+4,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    549287531877
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,693 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    829655864254
    • AdvisoryAll heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

  5. Fail88,692 miles (+5,271)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    247815294899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

  6. Pass83,421 miles (+3,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,421 miles
    Test number
    447878315500
    • AdvisoryAll heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    764625908795
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner stepping and 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,679 miles (+2,456)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    755482716788
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner stepping and 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,223 miles (+3,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    481758053094
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mount bearings slightly rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass73,525 miles (+3,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    837861368053
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight wear on inner edges of rear tyres

  11. Pass69,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    652245025076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,533 miles (+4,267)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    317137956730
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass65,266 miles (+4,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,266 miles
    Test number
    294861049199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass60,928 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    182217511259
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathered

  15. Pass56,488 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,488 miles
    Test number
    296434675459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass52,940 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,940 miles
    Test number
    389025074107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass50,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    725942183140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail50,365 miles (+10,276)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    607129073173
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass40,089 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    525448342258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail40,089 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    716107842264
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LS59 RAU

Does LS59 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 RAU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 RAU?
The MOT on LS59 RAU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 RAU done?
LS59 RAU was recorded at 103,193 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,580 miles a year.
Has LS59 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 RAU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 RAU 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 RAU find?
LS59 RAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: lower all heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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