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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS59 XDEMOT history

LS59 XDE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LS59 XDE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
187,652 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 XDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 XDE was last recorded at 187,652 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,210 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
12,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,652 miles
  • 2024 – 187,210 miles
  • 2023 – 165,362 miles
  • 2022 – 140,826 miles
  • 2021 – 116,850 miles
  • 2020 – 94,919 miles
  • 2019 – 76,760 miles
  • 2018 – 56,760 miles
  • 2017 – 50,842 miles
  • 2016 – 44,456 miles
  • 2015 – 39,262 miles
  • 2014 – 33,162 miles
  • 2013 – 28,315 miles
  • 2012 – 21,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,652 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    187,652 miles
    Test number
    441998786141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail187,652 miles (+442)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,652 miles
    Test number
    102225841719
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass187,210 miles (+21,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,210 miles
    Test number
    353069296829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass165,362 miles (+24,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,362 miles
    Test number
    577111154208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass140,826 miles (+23,976)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    542694507684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,850 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,850 miles
    Test number
    879121713096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail116,849 miles (+21,930)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    390054257117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass94,919 miles (+18,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    133149131927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass76,760 miles (+20,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    589322368422
    • 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. Pass56,760 miles (+5,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    751552895562
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing inner edges
  11. Pass50,842 miles (+6,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    712672747056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass44,456 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    471195060454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,262 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,262 miles
    Test number
    257982039874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,162 miles (+4,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,162 miles
    Test number
    267397254337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
  15. Pass28,315 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,315 miles
    Test number
    607698653381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,277 miles (+6,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,277 miles
    Test number
    327014453395
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass21,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,822 miles
    Test number
    999756152304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 XDE

Does LS59 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 XDE expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 XDE?
The MOT on LS59 XDE expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 XDE done?
LS59 XDE was recorded at 187,652 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 12,931 miles a year.
Has LS59 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 XDE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 XDE 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 XDE find?
LS59 XDE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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