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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW59MFZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,063 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,084 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,828 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2024 10 Jun 202623 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,397 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,376 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,462 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021 10 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,283 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 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))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,482 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 10 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,750 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 10 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,399 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,806 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,624 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 10 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,714 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,789 MI
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SW59MFZ was registered on 2009-09-01
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