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AB07 MRB

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,692 mi
Last recorded169,692 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 MRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 169,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 169,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,898 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 159,898 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 150,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear suspension arm bush's slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,280 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ( rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 142,280 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 125,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 125,497 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,585 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,417 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Aug 2017 105,417 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (205/55 16W) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (205/55 16W) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 72,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,058 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 32,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,828 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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AB07 MRB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AB07 MRB, 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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AB07 MRB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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