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855 KTO

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,434 mi
Last recorded26,434 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration855 KTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 26,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 25,744 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,122 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,696 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 15,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 14,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,662 miles

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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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855 KTO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 855 KTO, 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 855 KTO registered?

855 KTO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 855 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 855 KTO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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