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268D895

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,398 mi
Last recorded69,398 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration268D895
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,398 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 69,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,819 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,970 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,055 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 21,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,770 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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268D895 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 268D895, 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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268D895 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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