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SC09YLJ
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SC09YLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,293 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,293 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,176 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,994 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,288 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023 13 Jun 202616 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,065 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front coil spring slightly out off position not fully visible to see if broken
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,558 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021 13 Jun 202614 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,127 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory 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))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,778 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,362 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,217 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202613 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,608 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear cracking in tread and on outer shoulder
- n/s/r and o/s/r tyres balding on inner edges
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,871 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,846 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,090 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,090 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SC09YLJ was registered on 2009-08-07
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