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A12 FNA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 100,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,816 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,939 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,002 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A12 FNA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A12 FNA, 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 A12 FNA registered?

A12 FNA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is A12 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FNA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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