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VK59 EGC

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,315 mi
Last recorded225,315 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 EGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 225,315 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 225,308 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 219,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 215,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 205,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 190,038 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 168,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,730 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front mirror cover broken

Rear brake discs scord

Rear tyres perishing gets spliting

offside wiper not clearing screen fully

Fail 15 Sep 2016 148,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front mirror cover broken

Rear brake discs scord

Rear tyres perishing gets spliting

Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,847 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,119 miles

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,991 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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VK59 EGC is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK59 EGC, 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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VK59 EGC is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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