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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 XPAMOT history

LT59 XPA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 60,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LT59 XPA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,601 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XPA was last recorded at 60,601 miles on 19 May 2026, 3,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,017 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,584 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,601 miles
  • 2025 – 57,017 miles
  • 2024 – 56,274 miles
  • 2023 – 54,834 miles
  • 2022 – 54,085 miles
  • 2021 – 52,739 miles
  • 2020 – 51,487 miles
  • 2019 – 49,698 miles
  • 2018 – 47,055 miles
  • 2017 – 44,321 miles
  • 2016 – 41,226 miles
  • 2015 – 37,650 miles
  • 2014 – 34,087 miles
  • 2013 – 29,948 miles
  • 2012 – 26,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,601 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s)

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive O/S Driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,601 miles (+3,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    369555989142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,017 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    189526024043
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail57,017 miles (+743)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    290220409808
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,274 miles (+1,440)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    348258100575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive O/S Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass54,834 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    600824833084
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail54,834 miles (+749)2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    271354482842
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,085 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    327169461232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,739 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    735383744505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,487 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    130416277546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    274142929293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,698 miles (+2,643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    431272865215
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass47,055 miles (+2,734)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    561033611828
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts To Tread/ Slight Perishing/ Slight Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass44,321 miles (+3,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    873673500351
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer side wall slight cracking

  14. Pass41,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,226 miles
    Test number
    616584332385
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail41,226 miles (+3,576)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,226 miles
    Test number
    247578322440
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass37,650 miles (+3,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    658045147316
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass34,087 miles (+4,139)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    385941044497
    • NoteRear brake pads worn close to limit
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner face scored
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  18. Pass29,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    535832243283
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre tread.

  19. Fail29,948 miles (+3,304)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    657142943294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre tread.

  20. Pass26,644 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,644 miles
    Test number
    385441732409
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT59 XPA

Does LT59 XPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 XPA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XPA?
The MOT on LT59 XPA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 XPA done?
LT59 XPA was recorded at 60,601 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has LT59 XPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XPA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 XPA 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 XPA find?
LT59 XPA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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