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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 GWKMOT history

LT59 GWK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LT59 GWK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,916 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 GWK
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 GWK was last recorded at 121,916 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 10,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,209 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,707 miles
Average per year
7,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,916 miles
  • 2025 – 111,209 miles
  • 2024 – 102,063 miles
  • 2023 – 91,606 miles
  • 2022 – 85,200 miles
  • 2021 – 79,658 miles
  • 2020 – 71,646 miles
  • 2019 – 63,342 miles
  • 2018 – 57,111 miles
  • 2017 – 52,164 miles
  • 2016 – 46,161 miles
  • 2015 – 41,547 miles
  • 2014 – 36,265 miles
  • 2013 – 27,209 miles
  • 2012 – 18,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    236382238247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,916 miles (+10,707)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    775124856443
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,209 miles
    Test number
    647311415226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount - slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,209 miles (+9,146)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,209 miles
    Test number
    837209253548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount - slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    204269263257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,063 miles (+10,457)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    779801603678
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,606 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    804070283323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,200 miles (+5,542)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    358547817765
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,658 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    723098917327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,646 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    503997624661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,342 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    359958806298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    826607542615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,111 miles (+4,947)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    420959690431
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass52,164 miles (+6,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    166113827816
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine

  15. Pass46,161 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,161 miles
    Test number
    448838374865
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine.

  16. Pass41,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    558866904782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,547 miles (+5,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    316012408490
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,265 miles (+9,056)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,265 miles
    Test number
    175588934365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from engine.

  19. Pass27,209 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    535082343250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Fail27,209 miles (+8,793)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    719982443278
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass18,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,416 miles
    Test number
    427704542236
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Fail18,416 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,416 miles
    Test number
    956874042287
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LT59 GWK

Does LT59 GWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 GWK is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 GWK?
The MOT on LT59 GWK is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 GWK done?
LT59 GWK was recorded at 121,916 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,392 miles a year.
Has LT59 GWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 GWK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 GWK 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 LT59 GWK find?
LT59 GWK passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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