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166D685

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D685
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,324 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,021 miles

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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166D685 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 166D685, 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.

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What year was 166D685 registered?

166D685 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is 166D685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166D685 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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