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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX59 ZBRMOT history

LX59 ZBR is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LX59 ZBR white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,737 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZBR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZBR was last recorded at 96,737 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2015: 35,653 miles, lower than 38,487 miles on 1 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,737 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,737 miles
  • 2024 – 92,054 miles
  • 2023 – 90,666 miles
  • 2022 – 84,006 miles
  • 2021 – 77,705 miles
  • 2019 – 64,046 miles
  • 2018 – 54,387 miles
  • 2017 – 45,249 miles
  • 2016 – 40,147 miles
  • 2015 – 35,654 miles
  • 2014 – 38,487 miles
  • 2013 – 25,788 miles
  • 2012 – 18,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,737 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    416305422854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,737 miles (+4,683)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    800797771130
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass92,054 miles (+1,388)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    543636322291
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass90,666 miles (+6,660)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    312204420044
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot not working, access to load area through rear seats.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass84,006 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    491320111914
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot not working access to load are through rear seats.
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirror shells missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail84,006 miles (+6,301)4 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    539701477728
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot not working access to load are through rear seats.
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirror shells missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass77,705 miles (+3,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    235824003784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass73,829 miles (+9,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    573417587764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass64,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,046 miles
    Test number
    555167928558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,046 miles (+9,659)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,046 miles
    Test number
    515470524030
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,387 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    811651387635
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail54,359 miles (+9,110)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,359 miles
    Test number
    206506935073
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass45,249 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    240457343983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,147 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    715852951375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,654 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    699938634997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail35,653 miles (-2,834)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    253577283615
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass38,487 miles (+12,699)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,487 miles
    Test number
    186184044215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,788 miles (+6,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    887896943266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail18,992 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,992 miles
    Test number
    218112122293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass18,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,992 miles
    Test number
    525212322211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LX59 ZBR

Does LX59 ZBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZBR is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZBR?
The MOT on LX59 ZBR is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 ZBR done?
LX59 ZBR was recorded at 96,737 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZBR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX59 ZBR find?
LX59 ZBR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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