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A11 PCA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,350 mi
Last recorded161,350 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 161,350 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake poor

Pass 12 Apr 2025 154,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 146,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 146,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,946 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 138,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 132,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 132,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,412 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,277 miles

Rear seats folded down, rear seatbelts not tested.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 106,277 miles

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

Rear seats folded down, rear seatbelts not tested.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,777 miles

traction control light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,056 miles

Front wiper smear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,158 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,158 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate de-laminated

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,906 miles

front registration plate de-laminated

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,690 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seats not in use at time of test, seatbelts not checked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,690 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear seats not in use at time of test, seatbelts not checked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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A11 PCA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A11 PCA, 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 A11 PCA registered?

A11 PCA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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