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KM59 CKG

2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,345 mi
Last recorded80,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI70,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 CKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,345 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,221 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,781 miles

195/65R15

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS TREAD CRACKED DUE TO AGE - 2016 MICHELIN'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,601 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Central Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread area ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,466 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear facing engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,464 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear facing engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,334 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,954 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Nov 2014 36,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,660 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KM59 CKG is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM59 CKG, 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 KM59 CKG registered?

KM59 CKG is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is KM59 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 CKG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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