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1918 KH

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1918 KH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,420 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to record

Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,420 miles

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

Diesel emissions to clean to record

Exhaust clamp heavily corroded and braking

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,303 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to record

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,415 miles

front wiper rubbers splitting

rear tyres worn lumpy on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,023 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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1918 KH is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 1918 KH, 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

How do I check the history of 1918 KH?

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What year was 1918 KH registered?

1918 KH is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is 1918 KH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1918 KH 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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