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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 XSHMOT history

LT59 XSH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LT59 XSH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
138,157 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XSH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XSH was last recorded at 138,157 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 6,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2020: 121,254 miles, lower than 121,653 miles on 21 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,956 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,201 miles
Average per year
7,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,157 miles
  • 2025 – 131,956 miles
  • 2024 – 126,319 miles
  • 2023 – 123,890 miles
  • 2022 – 123,463 miles
  • 2020 – 121,254 miles
  • 2019 – 117,548 miles
  • 2018 – 116,679 miles
  • 2017 – 113,212 miles
  • 2016 – 97,774 miles
  • 2015 – 81,200 miles
  • 2014 – 65,069 miles
  • 2013 – 51,288 miles
  • 2012 – 37,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,157 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fore (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,157 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,157 miles
    Test number
    381725747150
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fore (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail138,157 miles (+6,201)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,157 miles
    Test number
    110541979830
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fore (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,956 miles (+5,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,956 miles
    Test number
    487504958668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass126,319 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    845414694681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,890 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,890 miles
    Test number
    982328889214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,463 miles (+2,209)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,463 miles
    Test number
    782559310248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  7. Pass121,254 miles (-399)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,254 miles
    Test number
    279681830990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,653 miles (+6)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,653 miles
    Test number
    278926112444
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail121,647 miles (+4,099)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,647 miles
    Test number
    260464744878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass117,548 miles (+869)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    969551485112
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight surface corrosion
  11. Pass116,679 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    122801245078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    826860271675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail113,212 miles (+15,438)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    209461755375
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass97,774 miles (+16,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,774 miles
    Test number
    586922019536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,200 miles
    Test number
    607949947821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,200 miles (+16,131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,200 miles
    Test number
    913914488456
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  17. Pass65,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    766313294267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,069 miles (+13,781)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    785673394200
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Fail51,288 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    159515393270
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  20. Pass51,288 miles (+13,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    279355793237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    976403102385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 XSH

Does LT59 XSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 XSH is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XSH?
The MOT on LT59 XSH is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 XSH done?
LT59 XSH was recorded at 138,157 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,451 miles a year.
Has LT59 XSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XSH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 XSH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT59 XSH find?
LT59 XSH passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fore, and 3 more.

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