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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LX59 ZBTMOT history

LX59 ZBT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LX59 ZBT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,651 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZBT was last recorded at 180,651 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,625 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
10,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,651 miles
  • 2025 – 171,445 miles
  • 2024 – 160,894 miles
  • 2023 – 150,545 miles
  • 2022 – 142,859 miles
  • 2021 – 134,596 miles
  • 2020 – 126,954 miles
  • 2019 – 115,135 miles
  • 2018 – 103,029 miles
  • 2017 – 90,842 miles
  • 2015 – 74,743 miles
  • 2014 – 63,432 miles
  • 2013 – 47,075 miles
  • 2011 – 27,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,651 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,651 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,651 miles
    Test number
    970650059054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,625 miles (+9,180)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,625 miles
    Test number
    455212872453
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,445 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,445 miles
    Test number
    812456704528
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail171,440 miles (+10,546)2 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,440 miles
    Test number
    721609949924
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass160,894 miles (+10,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,894 miles
    Test number
    721315386314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,545 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,545 miles
    Test number
    640449088724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,859 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,859 miles
    Test number
    686601547074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,596 miles (+7,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,596 miles
    Test number
    812365304211
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass126,954 miles (+11,819)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,954 miles
    Test number
    302884468490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,135 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    420796169949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail115,098 miles (+12,069)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,098 miles
    Test number
    731392680135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    748200350508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)

  13. Fail103,029 miles (+12,187)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    348733031792
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  14. Pass90,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    930665573893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch reqs replacement soon

  15. Fail90,842 miles (+16,099)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    279492502280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  16. Pass74,743 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    589860033008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,432 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    706256854335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,432 miles (+16,357)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    927906254338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,075 miles (+20,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    255644523226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass27,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    617018141317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZBT

Does LX59 ZBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZBT is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZBT?
The MOT on LX59 ZBT is valid until 23 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 ZBT done?
LX59 ZBT was recorded at 180,651 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,833 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZBT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZBT 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 ZBT find?
LX59 ZBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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