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WN59 GZR

2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,695 mi
Last recorded111,695 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI70,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 GZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 111,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,561 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs rusty

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 76,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs rusty

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,161 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,454 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,454 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,339 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 56,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,893 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 46,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,723 miles

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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WN59 GZR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WN59 GZR, 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 WN59 GZR registered?

WN59 GZR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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