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2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 CAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,450 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,443 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,212 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,095 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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393 CAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 393 CAN, 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 393 CAN registered?

393 CAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 393 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 393 CAN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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