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AB07 YNB

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,467 mi
Last recorded143,467 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 143,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 135,706 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 131,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 122,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,584 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,246 miles

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,389 miles

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 49,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB07 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB07 YNB registered?

AB07 YNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2009.

Is AB07 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB07 YNB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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