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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 XSLMOT history

LT59 XSL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LT59 XSL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,977 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 XSL
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 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 XSL was last recorded at 150,977 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,041 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,936 miles
Average per year
7,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,977 miles
  • 2025 – 146,041 miles
  • 2024 – 140,670 miles
  • 2023 – 137,130 miles
  • 2022 – 135,472 miles
  • 2020 – 129,384 miles
  • 2019 – 117,564 miles
  • 2018 – 105,101 miles
  • 2017 – 88,888 miles
  • 2016 – 76,513 miles
  • 2015 – 70,951 miles
  • 2014 – 64,266 miles
  • 2013 – 54,695 miles
  • 2012 – 45,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,977 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine oil sump corroded and porous .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chip to screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,977 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,977 miles
    Test number
    378487381261
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass146,041 miles (+5,371)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,041 miles
    Test number
    677506612390
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,670 miles (+3,540)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,670 miles
    Test number
    179790229679
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass137,130 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,130 miles
    Test number
    414891409754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass135,472 miles (+6,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,472 miles
    Test number
    365451510686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass129,384 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,384 miles
    Test number
    696381034309
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded and porous .
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail129,266 miles (+11,702)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,266 miles
    Test number
    703451884350
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded and porous .
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass117,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,564 miles
    Test number
    334775383894
    • 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))
  9. Fail117,564 miles (+12,463)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,564 miles
    Test number
    318435284259
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • 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))
  10. Pass105,101 miles (+16,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    693763577601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass88,888 miles (+12,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,888 miles
    Test number
    681301349898
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall perishing
  12. Pass76,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    654406402711
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and corroding
    • AdvisoryChip to screen
  13. Fail76,513 miles (+5,562)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    746396558029
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and corroding
    • AdvisoryChip to screen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding on slightly
  14. Pass70,951 miles (+6,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,951 miles
    Test number
    969328781508
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryChip to screen
  15. Pass64,266 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    519945394245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,695 miles (+9,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    575745293292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    265298592217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT59 XSL

Does LT59 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 XSL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 XSL?
The MOT on LT59 XSL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 XSL done?
LT59 XSL was recorded at 150,977 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,980 miles a year.
Has LT59 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 XSL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LT59 XSL 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 XSL find?
LT59 XSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges.

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