VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BN59RVJ has 19 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 217,928 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 15:25.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

BN59RVJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD MARCH 2027217,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hand Brake Cable Sleeve Broken
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low (5.2.3 (e))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low (5.2.3 (e))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low/ Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low/ Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  20. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wing Corroded
  21. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
  22. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED21ST MARCH 2026217,927 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hand Brake Cable Sleeve Broken
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  17. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low (5.2.3 (e))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low (5.2.3 (e))
  20. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low/ Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  21. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low/ Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  22. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  23. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  24. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wing Corroded
  25. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
  26. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  27. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202511TH MARCH 2026198,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20244TH MARCH 2025186,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST MARCH 20234TH MARCH 2024182,303 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded
PASSED4TH MARCH 20224TH MARCH 2023179,553 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20214TH MARCH 2022174,215 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 20201ST MARCH 2021169,124 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 20191ST MARCH 2020159,319 MI
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2019159,319 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Low
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201826TH JANUARY 2019153,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201616TH OCTOBER 2017139,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Diesel Smoke Test To Clean
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn Flat Spot Inner Tread (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn Flat Spot Inner Tread (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' Chip (8.3.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Mist Oil
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201516TH OCTOBER 2016108,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2015107,899 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201416TH OCTOBER 201584,569 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201316TH OCTOBER 201467,412 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201367,412 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201228TH SEPTEMBER 201347,588 MI
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 201247,588 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN59RVJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

BN59RVJ MOT Comments

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BN59RVJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 217,928 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,819 miles

BN59RVJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BN59RVJ was manufactured on Monday 28th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 217,928 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,819 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN59RVJ has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 77 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does BN59RVJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 BN59RVJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN59RVJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 BN59RVJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BN59RVJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN59RVJ will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN59RVJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN59RVJ will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Read more

When did BN59RVJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN59RVJ was on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 15:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN59RVJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BN59RVJ we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN59RVJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BN59RVJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN59RVJ?

BN59RVJ is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BN59RVJ done?

The odometer reading for BN59RVJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 217,928 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,819 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN59RVJ?

The vehicle BN59RVJ was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 28th September 2009. Read more

What colour is BN59RVJ?

The official colour of BN59RVJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BN59RVJ have?

BN59RVJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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