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345 ARP

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration345 ARP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 85,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 81,888 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2023 77,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 70,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,857 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both windscreen wiper blades slightly split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2017 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both windscreen wiper blades slightly split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undertray slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,275 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,600 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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345 ARP is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 345 ARP, 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 345 ARP registered?

345 ARP is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is 345 ARP safe to buy?

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