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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LT59 GWMMOT history

LT59 GWM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LT59 GWM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,580 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 GWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 GWM was last recorded at 118,580 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 7,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,748 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,832 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,580 miles
  • 2025 – 110,748 miles
  • 2024 – 103,733 miles
  • 2023 – 96,664 miles
  • 2022 – 90,379 miles
  • 2021 – 85,950 miles
  • 2020 – 81,082 miles
  • 2019 – 73,799 miles
  • 2018 – 65,962 miles
  • 2017 – 58,017 miles
  • 2016 – 48,523 miles
  • 2015 – 36,606 miles
  • 2014 – 32,605 miles
  • 2013 – 28,093 miles
  • 2012 – 25,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,580 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer edge - Reduced swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension corroded (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,580 miles (+7,832)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    261525253801
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer edge - Reduced swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,748 miles (+7,015)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,748 miles
    Test number
    894555897019
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass103,733 miles (+7,069)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,733 miles
    Test number
    284644809753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both side is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass96,664 miles (+6,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    846658547434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are cracking in tread
  5. Pass90,379 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    436837941377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail90,375 miles (+4,425)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    655919591897
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass85,950 miles (+4,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    123515225176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass81,082 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,082 miles
    Test number
    709542347823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,799 miles (+7,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,799 miles
    Test number
    512723772428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass65,962 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    400224552024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    593942829557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,017 miles (+9,494)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    273818307858
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass48,523 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,523 miles
    Test number
    358478600641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,606 miles (+4,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    678213285062
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass32,605 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,605 miles
    Test number
    436196464074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,093 miles (+2,908)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    107635983453
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
  17. Pass25,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,185 miles
    Test number
    315355952259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 GWM

Does LT59 GWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 GWM is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 GWM?
The MOT on LT59 GWM is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 GWM done?
LT59 GWM was recorded at 118,580 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has LT59 GWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 GWM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LT59 GWM 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 GWM find?
LT59 GWM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 5 more.

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