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329 HBB

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,600 mi
Last recorded31,600 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration329 HBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 31,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 31,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 29,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 29,726 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 28,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 25,640 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 25,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 25,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,069 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 22,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,573 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,146 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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329 HBB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 329 HBB, 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 329 HBB registered?

329 HBB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is 329 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 329 HBB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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