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17 OX

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 OX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 130,000 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 89,442 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 89,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 82,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,827 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 77,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,859 miles

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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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17 OX is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 17 OX, 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 17 OX registered?

17 OX is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is 17 OX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 OX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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