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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 RCZMOT history

LS59 RCZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LS59 RCZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,879 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 RCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 RCZ was last recorded at 143,879 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 13,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,006 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,873 miles
Average per year
9,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,879 miles
  • 2025 – 130,006 miles
  • 2024 – 115,690 miles
  • 2023 – 99,915 miles
  • 2022 – 85,993 miles
  • 2021 – 74,180 miles
  • 2019 – 63,213 miles
  • 2018 – 56,709 miles
  • 2017 – 52,072 miles
  • 2016 – 45,827 miles
  • 2015 – 39,711 miles
  • 2014 – 32,677 miles
  • 2013 – 26,378 miles
  • 2012 – 20,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy in poor condition and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts/splits on inner sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside front drop link dust cover is perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,879 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,879 miles
    Test number
    529241348947
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy in poor condition and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts/splits on inner sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  2. Fail143,879 miles (+13,873)2 major1 repaired3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,879 miles
    Test number
    944364148566
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy in poor condition and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts/splits on inner sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  3. Pass130,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    237977235498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,006 miles (+14,316)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    213581935551
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,690 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    698887815235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,690 miles (+15,775)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    231454603152
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,915 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    307396733434
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail99,915 miles (+13,922)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    124964985419
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,993 miles (+11,813)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    951567701773
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper corner lose but not insecure

  10. Pass74,180 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    211126207154
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link dust cover is perished

  11. Fail74,179 miles (+10,966)4 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,179 miles
    Test number
    801677710401
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower swivel dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link dust cover is perished

  12. Pass63,213 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    689491944693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,709 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    558170691194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass52,072 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    591682421819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,827 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    679321156659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,711 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    968122914846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,677 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    467868224384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,378 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,378 miles
    Test number
    968883923389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,001 miles
    Test number
    439269312346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 RCZ

Does LS59 RCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 RCZ is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 RCZ?
The MOT on LS59 RCZ is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 RCZ done?
LS59 RCZ was recorded at 143,879 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 9,287 miles a year.
Has LS59 RCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 RCZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 RCZ 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 RCZ find?
LS59 RCZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside perished; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 10 more.

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