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AB51 AYR

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,146 mi
Last recorded100,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 AYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 100,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,724 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 69,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 60,633 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 55,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 49,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 43,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 36,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2016 29,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 23,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 12,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 9,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AB51 AYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB51 AYR, 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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AB51 AYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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