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GJ09 EWV

2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,026 mi
Last recorded128,026 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI70,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 EWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 128,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 116,917 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,902 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,653 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,646 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,968 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,740 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,970 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,424 miles

inner edge of rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2012 40,424 miles

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.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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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.

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