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A10 JTK

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,036 mi
Last recorded44,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 44,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 41,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 39,401 miles

bonnet hinges are badly seized

Fail 22 Jan 2024 39,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet hinges are badly seized

Pass 28 Jan 2023 38,396 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 38,396 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 36,872 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 35,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 29,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,796 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 23,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,551 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,526 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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A10 JTK is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 JTK, 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 A10 JTK registered?

A10 JTK is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is A10 JTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 JTK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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