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207 DOR

2009 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,437 mi
Last recorded18,437 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration207 DOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 18,437 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 18,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 17,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,504 miles

All tyres dated 2009

Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,550 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 28 Aug 2021 13,366 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 22 Aug 2020 11,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 9,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,013 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 6,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,374 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut / tear

Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,492 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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207 DOR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 207 DOR, 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 207 DOR registered?

207 DOR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 207 DOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 207 DOR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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