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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

LT59 SGUMOT history

LT59 SGU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LT59 SGU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
170,434 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 SGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 SGU was last recorded at 170,434 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 4,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
165,903 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,531 miles
Average per year
12,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,434 miles
  • 2024 – 165,903 miles
  • 2023 – 159,497 miles
  • 2022 – 148,098 miles
  • 2021 – 136,184 miles
  • 2020 – 121,039 miles
  • 2019 – 106,169 miles
  • 2018 – 81,280 miles
  • 2017 – 60,153 miles
  • 2016 – 38,945 miles
  • 2015 – 26,815 miles
  • 2014 – 21,939 miles
  • 2013 – 14,565 miles
  • 2012 – 9,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,434 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,434 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,434 miles
    Test number
    697877354525
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass165,903 miles (+6,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,903 miles
    Test number
    417654592285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass159,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,497 miles
    Test number
    799684176757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail159,486 miles (+11,388)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,486 miles
    Test number
    340083670913
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass148,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,098 miles
    Test number
    678346813491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,098 miles (+11,914)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,098 miles
    Test number
    298786789790
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass136,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,184 miles
    Test number
    548825502265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,184 miles (+15,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,184 miles
    Test number
    561477634313
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass121,039 miles (+14,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,039 miles
    Test number
    254838817996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,169 miles (+24,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,169 miles
    Test number
    611625568075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,280 miles (+21,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    344092532242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,153 miles (+21,208)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,153 miles
    Test number
    171080162978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,945 miles (+12,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    370241914197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low in middle and edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass26,815 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,815 miles
    Test number
    419805430523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,939 miles (+7,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,939 miles
    Test number
    748860734238
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 2.5ml
  16. Pass14,565 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,565 miles
    Test number
    336264023263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,049 miles
    Test number
    558634432235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,049 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,049 miles
    Test number
    958684832223
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LT59 SGU

Does LT59 SGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 SGU expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 SGU?
The MOT on LT59 SGU expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 SGU done?
LT59 SGU was recorded at 170,434 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 12,436 miles a year.
Has LT59 SGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 SGU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LT59 SGU 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 SGU find?
LT59 SGU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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