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45 PXV

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,646 mi
Last recorded98,646 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 PXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,646 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,711 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 88,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,099 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,099 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 75,588 miles

engine cover-under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% indicator L.E.D'S only 52% working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear tyres are perished but can't see ply cords yet

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,656 miles

slight fluid leak from nsf shock absorber

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,089 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre close to limits 2/3 mm 205 55 16

rear brake pads low

under trays fitted not all testable items visible

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,609 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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45 PXV is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 45 PXV, 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 45 PXV registered?

45 PXV is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is 45 PXV safe to buy?

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