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12 TOW

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 TOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,879 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,766 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centrally (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 75,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 58,276 miles

emissions zero reading

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,719 miles

emissions zero reading

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,486 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

emissions zero reading

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,649 miles

emissions zero reading

near side rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,536 miles

zero reading emissions

Fail 29 Jul 2014 23,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

zero reading emissions

Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,472 miles

flatspots on rear tyres

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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12 TOW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 TOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 TOW registered?

12 TOW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2009.

Is 12 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 TOW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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