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AV09WPA
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AV09WPA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 24 Mar 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
13
Passes
3
Failures
81.25%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,860 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 158,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,775 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both exhaust centre clamps corroded through, joint slightly loose.
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both exhaust centre clamps corroded through, joint slightly loose.
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,014 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Both rear tyres inner edge wear.
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,361 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arms rear bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,639 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Under carriage covered in dirt
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside front service brake slightly lagging in operation
17 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,919 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Both front shock absorbers wet
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,609 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,932 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,985 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake efficiency low - 21%
- Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components
24 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,902 MI
14 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,902 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,806 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,504 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 14 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,073 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV09WPA was registered on 2009-06-25
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