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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL09PYP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 02 Apr 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,030 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,491 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,288 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,265 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,631 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge tread starting to lift
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,657 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advise tread starting to lift on n/s/r tyre
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,887 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tread lifting (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tread lifting (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,088 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202616 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- engine light on
- Nearside Rear tyre slight high parts in treid
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer lip area (3.5.1i)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,926 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)
- engine light on
- Nearside Rear tyre slight high parts in treid
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)
- engine light on
- Nearside Rear tyre slight high parts in treid
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,592 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,666 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,480 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SL09PYP was registered on 2009-04-20
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