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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL59CHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,229 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front bumper/ wing damaged
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front bumper/ wing damaged
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,697 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,360 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR BRAKE PADS WORN
- O/S/R TYRE CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,425 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Bonnet release stiff
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,245 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,245 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,577 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,723 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2019 24 Jun 202616 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,793 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,855 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017 24 Jun 202612 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,855 MI
24 Jun 20269 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,544 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,761 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 24 Jun 20262 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,033 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
24 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,081 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GL59CHD was registered on 2009-12-13
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