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343 BOT

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,256 mi
Last recorded135,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration343 BOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 135,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including multiple suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,501 miles

o/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,210 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 115,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 3 Feb 2023 110,550 miles

N/.S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW, TRAED WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Feb 2023 110,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/.S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW, TRAED WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,731 miles

CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST CLAMP FAILED

WEEP N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,776 miles

O/S/F TYRE VALVE STEM PERISHED

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,004 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKER CENTRE OF TREAD

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,456 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,323 miles

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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343 BOT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 343 BOT, 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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343 BOT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is 343 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 343 BOT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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