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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW09FCF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,064 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 196,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 0n tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,538 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,386 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides 58% imbalance (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,343 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside slight wiper score on windscreen
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,328 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,708 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,368 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,712 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,096 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,096 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,025 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,647 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,333 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,333 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW09FCF was registered on 2009-06-30
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