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FV59BTO
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FV59BTO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,267 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025 4 Jun 202626 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 180,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,749 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,727 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front tyres worn on shoulders more on inner than outer
- both rear tyres worn inner shoulder
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres worn inner shoulder
- front tyres worn on shoulders more on inner than outer
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,787 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,418 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 4 Jun 20265 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,312 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,546 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,357 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 4 Jun 202626 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,658 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016 4 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,083 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,716 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014 4 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,316 MI
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FV59BTO was registered on 2009-11-12
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