MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - STEEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
inner edge of rear tyres slightly out of shape
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
inner edge of rear tyres slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?
Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ09 EWV is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,601 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ09 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GJ09 EWV registered?
GJ09 EWV is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 6 April 2009.
Is GJ09 EWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ09 EWV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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