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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

LX59 YSWMOT history

LX59 YSW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LX59 YSW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,377 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YSW was last recorded at 130,377 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,377 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,377 miles
  • 2024 – 127,014 miles
  • 2023 – 118,857 miles
  • 2022 – 105,705 miles
  • 2021 – 95,672 miles
  • 2020 – 87,511 miles
  • 2019 – 77,271 miles
  • 2018 – 57,629 miles
  • 2017 – 48,758 miles
  • 2016 – 41,167 miles
  • 2015 – 32,140 miles
  • 2014 – 24,478 miles
  • 2013 – 18,988 miles
  • 2012 – 13,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,377 miles
    Test number
    900799048044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail130,377 miles (+3,363)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,377 miles
    Test number
    681591586834
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass127,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,014 miles
    Test number
    560644935510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail127,014 miles (+8,157)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,014 miles
    Test number
    178950074993
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass118,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    727714174622
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail118,857 miles (+13,152)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    553212718501
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass105,705 miles (+10,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    487224814000
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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. Pass95,672 miles (+8,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    279887702284
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,511 miles (+10,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,511 miles
    Test number
    145839070333
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass77,271 miles (+19,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    983145893826
    • 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 on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass57,629 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    715369339163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,527 miles (+8,769)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    697407435735
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass48,758 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,758 miles
    Test number
    749606797018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,733 miles (+7,566)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,733 miles
    Test number
    534120545188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,167 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    712495727097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,140 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    394485181500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,478 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,478 miles
    Test number
    349169274474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody damage to N/S/F wing and bumper no sharpe edges OK for MOT
    • NoteBoth O/S/F and N/S/F Disc,s inner surface Rusty OK for MOT Pads Good
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCracks to O/S/F tyre inner sidewall no cords or ply showing
    • NoteO/S/F fog light glass cracked but still working not MOT item
    • NoteO/S/F shockabsorber dust cover dropped down and split

  18. Fail24,478 miles (+5,490)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,478 miles
    Test number
    287616974208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteBody damage to N/S/F wing and bumper no sharpe edges OK for MOT
    • NoteBoth O/S/F and N/S/F Disc,s inner surface Rusty OK for MOT Pads Good
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S/F fog light glass cracked but still working not MOT item
    • NoteO/S/F shockabsorber dust cover dropped down and split

  19. Pass18,988 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,988 miles
    Test number
    328660573237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,409 miles
    Test number
    799473982268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YSW

Does LX59 YSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YSW is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YSW?
The MOT on LX59 YSW is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YSW done?
LX59 YSW was recorded at 130,377 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,932 miles a year.
Has LX59 YSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YSW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX59 YSW 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 YSW find?
LX59 YSW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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