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961 XUD

2009 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration961 XUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 82,656 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,171 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,882 miles

trar tyre treadwear uneven/stepped

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,516 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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961 XUD is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 961 XUD, 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 961 XUD registered?

961 XUD is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is 961 XUD safe to buy?

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