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98 EHY

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,976 mi
Last recorded76,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 EHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,976 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside- rear subframe, suspension components, brakepipes etc

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 76,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside- rear subframe, suspension components, brakepipes etc

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,811 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded at coilspring seats

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible webbing broken (6.1.2 (a))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Nsr suspension arm heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 62,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible webbing broken (6.1.2 (a))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Nsr suspension arm heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket fractured(plastic) still supported adequately (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 43,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 26,137 miles

All four tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,415 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 21,415 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 18,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,843 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 5,333 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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98 EHY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 98 EHY, 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 98 EHY registered?

98 EHY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is 98 EHY safe to buy?

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