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637 YKO

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration637 YKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 75,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 70,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 64,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 58,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 53,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 47,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 37,175 miles

both rear tyres have started to become perished/cracked.

Pass 1 May 2018 25,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,609 miles

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2015 19,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,881 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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637 YKO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 637 YKO, 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 637 YKO registered?

637 YKO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is 637 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 637 YKO shows 15 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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