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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LX59 YRUMOT history

LX59 YRU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LX59 YRU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,630 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YRU
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YRU was last recorded at 86,630 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,197 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,630 miles
  • 2025 – 85,197 miles
  • 2024 – 83,373 miles
  • 2023 – 82,005 miles
  • 2022 – 80,189 miles
  • 2021 – 78,936 miles
  • 2020 – 77,257 miles
  • 2019 – 72,937 miles
  • 2018 – 68,165 miles
  • 2017 – 57,274 miles
  • 2016 – 51,655 miles
  • 2015 – 47,405 miles
  • 2014 – 39,055 miles
  • 2013 – 27,502 miles
  • 2012 – 27,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,630 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner surfaces corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,630 miles (+1,433)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    147675543545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner surfaces corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,197 miles (+1,824)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,197 miles
    Test number
    972611276094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,373 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    805552383775
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

  4. Fail83,373 miles (+1,368)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    203767865622
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

  5. Pass82,005 miles (+1,816)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    161006829887
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface in poor condition and only contacting pad on approximately on third of the surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface in poor condition and only contacting pad on approximately on third of the surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,189 miles (+1,253)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,189 miles
    Test number
    173699326394
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,936 miles (+1,679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,936 miles
    Test number
    544481942021
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,257 miles (+4,320)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    610663734509
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass72,937 miles (+4,772)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    440779232752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass68,165 miles (+10,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    969349456063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass57,274 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    491117051841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    240127202527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,655 miles (+4,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    404305057185
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass47,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,405 miles
    Test number
    449988925011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,405 miles (+8,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,405 miles
    Test number
    228937425064
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass39,055 miles (+11,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    106594624014
    • 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)

  17. Pass27,502 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    758285833003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,444 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,444 miles
    Test number
    287555372224
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX59 YRU

Does LX59 YRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YRU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YRU?
The MOT on LX59 YRU is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YRU done?
LX59 YRU was recorded at 86,630 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has LX59 YRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YRU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX59 YRU 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 LX59 YRU find?
LX59 YRU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces corroded and pitted; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread, and 3 more.

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