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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FV59BVG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 16 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,055 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- corrosion under body
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,616 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025 4 Jun 202611 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,280 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,750 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,634 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,644 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,644 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,286 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively causing pad to wear (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive differential out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front drive shaft bearing in gear box has lift
28 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drive shaft bearing in gear box has lift
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively causing pad to wear (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive differential out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,927 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive and oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,927 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive and oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine covers and under trays fitted
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,000 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,190 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,109 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 4 Jun 202630 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,291 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015 4 Jun 202621 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,255 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014 4 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,566 MI
4 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,566 MI
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FV59BVG was registered on 2009-10-27
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