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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF09DZS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 11 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,152 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s rear brake discs corroded
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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)
- o/s rear brake discs corroded
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,271 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,745 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (at legal limit inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,680 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (o/s rear close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (o/s rear close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,378 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDE DROP GLASSES (3.2 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,990 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,263 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,608 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,228 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
21 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,743 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017 19 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,197 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory 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)
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,570 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 19 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,912 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014 19 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,917 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 19 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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DF09DZS was registered on 2009-08-10
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