VOLKSWAGEN GOLF KV59UBW has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,986 miles 4 months ago on Friday 9th January 2026 at 12:05.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 8th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

KV59UBW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH JANUARY 2027130,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2026130,984 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20249TH NOVEMBER 2025128,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2024128,129 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20239TH NOVEMBER 2024120,857 MI
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2023120,855 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20229TH NOVEMBER 2023111,502 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20219TH NOVEMBER 202297,196 MI
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 202197,196 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202029TH OCTOBER 202195,816 MI
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202095,816 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 201929TH OCTOBER 202086,695 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 201814TH MAY 201977,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Low Tread And Worn On Inner Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Low
  5. ADVISORY - Small Stone Chips Throughout Screen
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Lipped And Corroded
FAILED10TH MAY 201877,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Low Tread And Worn On Inner Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Low
  5. ADVISORY - All Brake Discs Lipped And Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Small Stone Chips Throughout Screen
  7. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED8TH MAY 201714TH MAY 201866,239 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 201614TH MAY 201756,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH MAY 201514TH MAY 201648,215 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Lower Covers And Engine Covers Fitted
PASSED15TH MAY 201514TH MAY 201648,211 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine And Lower Covers Fitted
FAILED15TH MAY 201548,211 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine And Lower Covers Fitted
PASSED13TH MAY 201412TH MAY 201532,809 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s Front +n/s And O/s Rear Tyres -Light Surface Cracks
FAILED13TH MAY 201432,809 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s Front +n/s And O/s Rear Tyres -Light Surface Cracks
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201222ND SEPTEMBER 201331,103 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KV59UBW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

KV59UBW MOT Comments

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KV59UBW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,986 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,705 miles

KV59UBW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration KV59UBW was manufactured on Tuesday 22nd September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 130,986 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,705 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KV59UBW has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 22 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does KV59UBW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 KV59UBW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KV59UBW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 KV59UBW does have Tax. Read more

When does KV59UBW Tax expire?

The current Tax for KV59UBW will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 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 KV59UBW MOT expire?

The current MOT for KV59UBW will expire in 8 months on Friday 8th January 2027. Read more

When did KV59UBW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KV59UBW was on Friday 9th January 2026 at 12:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KV59UBW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for KV59UBW 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 KV59UBW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for KV59UBW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KV59UBW?

KV59UBW is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has KV59UBW done?

The odometer reading for KV59UBW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 130,986 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 7,705 miles per year. Read more

How old is KV59UBW?

The vehicle KV59UBW was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 22nd September 2009. Read more

What colour is KV59UBW?

The official colour of KV59UBW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does KV59UBW have?

KV59UBW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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