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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2009 · BLACK · DIESEL · 220,503 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition18 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 18 tests · 14 passed · 4 failed

PASS7 July 2025
220,503 mi
  • MINORNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASS10 July 2024
214,616 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS6 July 2023
206,882 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAIL28 June 2023
206,698 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front CV Boot slightly deteriorated
  • MINOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS22 June 2022
198,104 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear low and are perishing (5.2.3 (e))
PASS28 June 2021
188,718 mi
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYcentre exhaust sleeve corroded away but system still secure at time of test
  • ADVISORYnearside front outer cv gaiter has slight leak
  • ADVISORYOFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST .
  • ADVISORYoffside tyres both perishing in treads
  • ADVISORYoffside wiper start to smear screen slightly
  • ADVISORYoffside handbrake reading low
PASS29 June 2020
181,008 mi
  • ADVISORYoffside front brake pads worn very low
  • ADVISORYnearside and offside front lower swivel gaiters split but maintaining a sealing arrangement at time of test
FAIL29 June 2020
181,008 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
  • ADVISORYoffside front wheel rim bent on inner face near limit
  • ADVISORYoffside front brake pads worn very low
  • ADVISORYnearside and offside front lower swivel gaiters split but maintaining a sealing arrangement at time of test
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYnearside rear tyre has nail in the tread
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS26 June 2019
171,394 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAIL25 June 2019
171,393 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASS26 June 2018
159,620 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYO/S/F outer cv boot starting to deteriorate.
FAIL26 June 2018
159,620 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYO/S/F outer cv boot starting to deteriorate.
PASS28 June 2017
150,227 mi
  • ADVISORYEML ON
PASS23 February 2016
127,228 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bands (4.1.E.1)
PASS9 February 2015
110,172 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS18 February 2014
97,645 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASS11 September 2013
91,393 mi
PASS22 August 2012
74,155 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDemissions to clean to register on test

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,968 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-09
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
Tax due
2026-06-30
MOT expiry
2026-07-09
Recorded mileage
220,503 mi

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