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2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,708 mi
Last recorded56,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,708 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 56,708 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,135 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 47,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,950 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,193 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,665 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 16,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,925 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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50 FYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 50 FYT, 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 50 FYT registered?

50 FYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is 50 FYT safe to buy?

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