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AA59 LYN

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,161 mi
Last recorded48,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA59 LYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 48,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 43,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,346 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 30,985 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,938 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,635 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 23,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,787 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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AA59 LYN is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AA59 LYN, 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 AA59 LYN registered?

AA59 LYN is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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