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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX59TBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,269 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Sound deadening material likely to become detached Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Along from front of sill to mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both lower sills covered will sill protector, sills corroded at both ends
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
30 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,844 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,408 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,378 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021 16 Jun 202614 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,575 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 16 Jun 20261 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,708 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 16 Jun 202616 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,032 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018 16 Jun 202617 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,239 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 16 Jun 20265 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,438 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,420 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 16 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,693 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,468 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 16 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!
AX59TBU was registered on 2009-09-14
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