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GBSH59KGU

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2009 · RED · PETROL · 119,490 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-11-14● ULEZ Compliant
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Fair condition17 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 17 tests · 14 passed · 3 failed

PASS20 October 2025
119,490 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS15 November 2024
116,711 mi
PASS23 September 2023
111,870 mi
FAIL20 September 2023
111,864 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASS1 April 2022
101,841 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MINORCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASS11 March 2021
85,359 mi
FAIL11 March 2021
85,356 mi
  • MAJORRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MAJORRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYSound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASS29 February 2020
73,731 mi
PASS8 March 2019
65,941 mi
FAIL6 March 2019
65,941 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS6 December 2018
65,504 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))
PASS4 December 2017
55,983 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS2 December 2016
47,714 mi
PASS10 December 2015
40,112 mi
PASS12 December 2014
30,340 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS11 December 2013
17,612 mi
PASS14 December 2012
9,715 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,390 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-12
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2026-11-14
Recorded mileage
119,490 mi

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