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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LX59 YUBMOT history

LX59 YUB is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LX59 YUB white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,985 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YUB was last recorded at 130,985 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,172 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,813 miles
Average per year
7,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,985 miles
  • 2024 – 116,470 miles
  • 2023 – 108,304 miles
  • 2022 – 101,652 miles
  • 2021 – 97,995 miles
  • 2020 – 93,642 miles
  • 2019 – 86,741 miles
  • 2018 – 77,508 miles
  • 2017 – 68,856 miles
  • 2016 – 60,369 miles
  • 2014 – 53,011 miles
  • 2013 – 42,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySills corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,985 miles (+8,813)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,985 miles
    Test number
    181300848579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  2. Pass122,172 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,172 miles
    Test number
    124259898369
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail122,172 miles (+5,702)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,172 miles
    Test number
    762834980300
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,470 miles (+8,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,470 miles
    Test number
    777717595670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,304 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,304 miles
    Test number
    272293766419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,303 miles (+6,651)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    615364478512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass101,652 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,652 miles
    Test number
    371854780555
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,652 miles (+3,657)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,652 miles
    Test number
    244985338703
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,995 miles (+4,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    912115185090
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass93,642 miles (+6,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    337329957633
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass86,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    874926934213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,741 miles (+9,233)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    865659536850
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,508 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    681181187616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,856 miles (+8,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    399747748668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,369 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,369 miles
    Test number
    103007516995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,366 miles (+7,355)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    752892530795
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 92y (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,011 miles (+10,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    436713164340
    • 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)

  18. Pass42,263 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,263 miles
    Test number
    386351653354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    627205013068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YUB

Does LX59 YUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YUB is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YUB?
The MOT on LX59 YUB is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YUB done?
LX59 YUB was recorded at 130,985 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,596 miles a year.
Has LX59 YUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YUB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX59 YUB 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 YUB find?
LX59 YUB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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