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A13 FLG

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,568 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse light does not illuminate when selected

Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,576 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 123,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,053 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 108,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 87,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,874 miles

'Service Now' message on display at time of test

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged/cracked but showing correct colours at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue on lower sump - poss oil level indicator weeping - further investigation req'd to confirm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,238 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 31,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A13 FLG 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 A13 FLG, 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 A13 FLG registered?

A13 FLG is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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