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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 XRWMOT history

LT59 XRW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LT59 XRW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
167,357 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XRW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XRW was last recorded at 167,357 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 11,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,640 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11,717 miles
Average per year
10,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,357 miles
  • 2023 – 155,640 miles
  • 2022 – 142,208 miles
  • 2020 – 124,837 miles
  • 2019 – 103,068 miles
  • 2018 – 94,477 miles
  • 2017 – 83,423 miles
  • 2016 – 68,219 miles
  • 2015 – 58,940 miles
  • 2014 – 51,360 miles
  • 2013 – 41,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,357 miles (+11,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,357 miles
    Test number
    164296137168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass155,640 miles (+13,432)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,640 miles
    Test number
    365765648170
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass142,208 miles (+17,371)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,208 miles
    Test number
    425107922435
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass124,837 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,837 miles
    Test number
    987418691560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail124,683 miles (+21,615)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,683 miles
    Test number
    892058335434
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,068 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,068 miles
    Test number
    146400427464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail103,032 miles (+8,555)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,032 miles
    Test number
    652039570162
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front N/S & O/S wheel bearings rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,477 miles (+11,054)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    253754369183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    947553151785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,423 miles (+15,204)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    709118230948
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass68,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    871423756614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low front

  12. Fail68,219 miles (+9,279)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    745323362852
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low front
    • AdvisoryBulb out warning light on dash

  13. Pass58,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    146223425418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,940 miles (+7,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    185183625003
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Fail51,360 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    459184724022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass51,360 miles (+10,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    646914024013
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass41,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    499920133044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 XRW

Does LT59 XRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 XRW expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XRW?
The MOT on LT59 XRW expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 XRW done?
LT59 XRW was recorded at 167,357 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 10,426 miles a year.
Has LT59 XRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XRW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2020.
Has the mileage on LT59 XRW 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 XRW find?
LT59 XRW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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