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A12 KRL

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,783 mi
Last recorded32,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 32,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 29,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 28,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 13,919 miles

front wiper blades spliting

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,396 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 5,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KRL is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KRL, 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 KRL registered?

A12 KRL is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is A12 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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