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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX59 ZBVMOT history

LX59 ZBV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 190,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LX59 ZBV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
190,778 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZBV was last recorded at 190,778 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 10,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,871 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,907 miles
Average per year
13,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,778 miles
  • 2023 – 179,871 miles
  • 2022 – 165,691 miles
  • 2021 – 148,288 miles
  • 2020 – 148,198 miles
  • 2019 – 115,388 miles
  • 2018 – 90,497 miles
  • 2017 – 71,865 miles
  • 2016 – 47,366 miles
  • 2015 – 45,156 miles
  • 2014 – 39,332 miles
  • 2013 – 31,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,778 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer casing missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front side mirror glass slight crack
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Cover over rear lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,778 miles (+10,907)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    190,778 miles
    Test number
    880127084769
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side mirror glass slight crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,871 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    179,871 miles
    Test number
    308709031632
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror has repair lense tape on it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail179,871 miles (+14,180)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,871 miles
    Test number
    786475953037
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror has repair lense tape on it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,691 miles (+17,403)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    165,691 miles
    Test number
    969294263680
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,288 miles
    Test number
    756739320574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,287 miles (+89)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,287 miles
    Test number
    772536364038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Fail148,198 miles (+32,810)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,198 miles
    Test number
    231956087922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPad wear indicator on dashboard nearside front sensor wire damaged

  8. Pass115,388 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,388 miles
    Test number
    602582081169
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover over rear lights

  9. Fail115,388 miles (+24,891)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,388 miles
    Test number
    209571615651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover over rear lights

  10. Pass90,497 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,497 miles
    Test number
    123735096132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  11. Fail90,125 miles (+18,260)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,125 miles
    Test number
    589910855978
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  12. Pass71,865 miles (+24,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    900216733784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,366 miles (+2,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    547990449913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres damaged on inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass45,156 miles (+5,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    865264691397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,332 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    388462734100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    858442233078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZBV

Does LX59 ZBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX59 ZBV expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZBV?
The MOT on LX59 ZBV expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX59 ZBV done?
LX59 ZBV was recorded at 190,778 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 13,423 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZBV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZBV 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 ZBV find?
LX59 ZBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 4 more.

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