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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 YVXMOT history

LT59 YVX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LT59 YVX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
138,024 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 YVX
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 expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 YVX was last recorded at 138,024 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 11,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,730 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,294 miles
Average per year
8,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,024 miles
  • 2024 – 126,730 miles
  • 2023 – 117,985 miles
  • 2022 – 105,265 miles
  • 2021 – 92,680 miles
  • 2020 – 84,020 miles
  • 2019 – 76,927 miles
  • 2018 – 67,132 miles
  • 2017 – 59,829 miles
  • 2016 – 58,563 miles
  • 2015 – 51,633 miles
  • 2014 – 45,642 miles
  • 2013 – 40,579 miles
  • 2012 – 30,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,024 miles (+11,294)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,024 miles
    Test number
    435876339590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,730 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    120835658264
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail126,730 miles (+8,745)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    538920897694
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,985 miles (+12,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,985 miles
    Test number
    908839747227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,265 miles (+12,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    672412617716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    429415739990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,679 miles (+8,659)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    513867265508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,020 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    523982132694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    880798230548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  10. Fail76,927 miles (+9,795)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    241968407610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  11. Pass67,132 miles (+7,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    467557423205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,829 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    526127378700
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box inner driveshaft seal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted

  13. Fail59,829 miles (+1,266)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    689368014919
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box inner driveshaft seal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted

  14. Pass58,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    621685892465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  15. Fail58,563 miles (+6,930)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    195684692732
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  16. Pass51,633 miles (+5,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    197125655911
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass45,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,642 miles
    Test number
    157126894209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,642 miles (+5,063)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,642 miles
    Test number
    878796894295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,579 miles (+9,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    318891593234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    976476332269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT59 YVX

Does LT59 YVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 YVX expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 YVX?
The MOT on LT59 YVX expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 YVX done?
LT59 YVX was recorded at 138,024 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 8,214 miles a year.
Has LT59 YVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 YVX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LT59 YVX 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 YVX find?
LT59 YVX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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