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5582 KW

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,697 mi
Last recorded45,697 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5582 KW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 32,622 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 32,622 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,696 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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5582 KW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 5582 KW, 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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5582 KW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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