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3120 TE

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,011 mi
Last recorded53,011 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3120 TE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 53,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,172 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,214 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,492 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 9,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 6,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,365 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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3120 TE is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3120 TE, 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 3120 TE registered?

3120 TE is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is 3120 TE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3120 TE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3120 TE have outstanding finance?

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