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BH05 HUM

2009 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH05 HUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,107 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 60,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,291 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 57,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 54,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,796 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has been repaired.

Pass 17 May 2022 78,816 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 39,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,172 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,185 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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BH05 HUM is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 BH05 HUM, 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 BH05 HUM registered?

BH05 HUM is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is BH05 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH05 HUM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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