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SW59EHG
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW59EHG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,601 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,873 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,804 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2025 11 Jun 20269 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside 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
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,542 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (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
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,597 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
29 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,894 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,679 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
3 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel pipe union leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
27 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,846 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202627 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,524 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,019 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- imbalance at front brake readings but within allowed limits
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges & close to limits (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT Wiper efficiency not tested (8.2.3)
- Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges & close to limits (4.1.E.1)
- imbalance at front brake readings but within allowed limits
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,622 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 11 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,779 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,827 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 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 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,968 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW59EHG was registered on 2009-12-29
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