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7 WPG

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,206 mi
Last recorded58,206 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 WPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 58,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,429 miles

both lower ball joint boot rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2023 49,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 49,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 41,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,737 miles

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage and worn inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,483 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,033 miles

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,526 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,096 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,578 miles

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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7 WPG is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 7 WPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 WPG registered?

7 WPG is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is 7 WPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 WPG 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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