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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW59EHF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 02 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,060 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,559 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate partly covered (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,512 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2024 11 Jun 202611 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside 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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,786 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022 11 Jun 202611 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,759 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,238 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,154 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,027 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,453 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017 11 Jun 20269 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,607 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,285 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,745 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 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!
SW59EHF was registered on 2009-12-29
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