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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX59 ZBLMOT history

LX59 ZBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LX59 ZBL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,140 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZBL was last recorded at 107,140 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,619 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,521 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,140 miles
  • 2024 – 102,619 miles
  • 2023 – 95,086 miles
  • 2022 – 88,474 miles
  • 2021 – 84,141 miles
  • 2020 – 78,201 miles
  • 2019 – 73,930 miles
  • 2018 – 67,591 miles
  • 2017 – 65,928 miles
  • 2016 – 63,883 miles
  • 2015 – 62,726 miles
  • 2014 – 56,092 miles
  • 2013 – 40,928 miles
  • 2012 – 26,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,140 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front inner close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front driveshaft corroded near c.v joint (outer)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,140 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,140 miles
    Test number
    883654082389
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
  2. Pass102,619 miles (+7,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,619 miles
    Test number
    745889557145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Condensation in the light unit but not affecting the bulbs
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass95,086 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    738832757888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front inner close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft corroded near c.v joint (outer)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail95,086 miles (+6,612)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    646231531540
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear silencer sheild (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front inner close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft corroded near c.v joint (outer)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass88,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    400003607402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail88,472 miles (+4,331)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    243022748796
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible seized caliper/sliders (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass84,141 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    411231502638
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass78,201 miles (+4,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,201 miles
    Test number
    427207498300
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres slightly cracked and perished 195/65x15h
  9. Pass73,930 miles (+6,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    270234176505
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Undertrays.
  10. Pass67,591 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,591 miles
    Test number
    520693831223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,928 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    768494388962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,883 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    320512116544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass62,726 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    209043509187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,092 miles (+15,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    117454674250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,928 miles (+14,909)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    476927273203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,019 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,019 miles
    Test number
    215296782253
    • 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)
    • NoteDPF fitted , emissions test not carried out.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LX59 ZBL

Does LX59 ZBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZBL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZBL?
The MOT on LX59 ZBL is valid until 3 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 ZBL done?
LX59 ZBL was recorded at 107,140 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZBL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZBL 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 ZBL find?
LX59 ZBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arms corroded.

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