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513 JWB

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,619 mi
Last recorded48,619 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 JWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 48,619 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,222 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 27,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,038 miles

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,062 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,828 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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513 JWB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 513 JWB, 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 513 JWB registered?

513 JWB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is 513 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 513 JWB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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