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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AV09FBC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 09 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,257 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- tailgate corroded/ Various underside corrosion
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both side wing corroded
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
4 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- tailgate corroded/ Various underside corrosion
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front both side wing corroded
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,602 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
4 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothside front outer boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,190 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear brake binding. been very hot at some point.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front brake binding. been very hot at some point.
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake binding. been very hot at some point.
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear brake binding. been very hot at some point.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,018 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,018 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,125 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023 13 Jun 202624 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,051 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,525 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,485 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no reserve (5.2.3 (e))
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,252 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,575 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front brakes may need attention
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,143 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,906 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,269 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,515 MI
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AV09FBC was registered on 2009-04-04
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