0
Very Poor
Positives
MOT pass rate sits between 70-90%.
Diesel averages 7k-12k miles yearly.
Negatives
Over 20 advisories noted recently.
More than two recent MOT fails – overall reliability looks shaky.
Over 10 years old – expect age-related wear on suspension and electronics.
Mileage past 100k – major components are in high-wear territory.
Age
Old
17 yrs
Mileage
Very High
132,716 mi
Yearly Mileage
Perfect
7,807 mi
Estimated Lifespan
27,502 Remaining
160,218 mi
Based on when similar VOLKSWAGEN GOLF get scrapped
MOT Comments
18 MOTs analysed
Medium MOT Risk
Clear MOT's
Advisory MOT's
Failed MOT's
Based on 18 recorded MOTs
MOT History
18 tests
72% pass rate
PASSED
FAILED
Passed 13 • Failed 5
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Overview
2009
Age
1.6L
Engine Size
DIESEL
Fuel Type
132.7k
Mileage
Black
Colour
N/A
Weight
Specs
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Engine
1,600cc
Fuel
DIESEL
Mileage
132,716 mi
Colour
Black
Weight
N/A
Age
2009
Performance
Power
N/A
Torque
N/A
0-62 mph
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Drive
N/A
Transmission
N/A
Mileage
Mileage Over Time
Miles Added Per Year
Tax & MOT History
Data provided by DVLA
MOT
MOT Status
Valid
MOT Days Remaining
30 Days
MOT Due Date
31/08/26
Passed / Failed
13 / 5
MOT Pass Rate
72%
Tax
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax Days Remaining
334 Days
Tax Due Date
01/07/27
Average Miles P/Y
7,807
Last V5 Change
8 Years Ago
MOT Insights
Based on 18 recorded MOTs
18
Total MOTs
Clear MOT's
Advisory MOT's
Failed MOT's
Full MOT History
13/15
13/15 MOTs on record – no gaps detected
PASSED
132,716 mi
8 August 2025
Expiry: 2026.08.31
• Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
PASSED
124,480 mi
7 August 2024
Expiry: 2025.08.31
PASSED
113,472 mi
11 August 2023
Expiry: 2024.08.31
• Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))ADVISORY
• Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.2 (c))ADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts Slight Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))MINOR
• Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Toe Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))ADVISORY
Suspension wear or play
FAILED
113,198 mi
31 July 2023
• Towbar component defective Electrics Inoperative (6.1.6 (a))FAIL
• Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))FAILWear & tear
Brake wear needs attention
• Rear Inner Unable To See/Test Brake PadsADVISORYWear & tear
Brake wear needs attention
• Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))ADVISORY
• Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.2 (c))ADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts Slight Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))MINOR
• Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))FAIL
• Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Toe Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))ADVISORY
Suspension wear or play
PASSED
103,167 mi
1 September 2022
Expiry: 2023.08.31
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
FAILED
103,167 mi
1 September 2022
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))FAIL
PASSED
94,877 mi
26 June 2021
Expiry: 2022.07.06
• Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))ADVISORY
Brake wear needs attention
• Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deterioratedADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
PASSED
90,951 mi
7 July 2020
Expiry: 2021.07.06
• Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just over 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deterioratedADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
PASSED
83,925 mi
17 May 2019
Expiry: 2020.11.16
FAILED
83,918 mi
14 May 2019
• Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))FAILWear & tear
• Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))FAILWear & tear
• Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))FAILWear & tear
• Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))FAIL
PASSED
77,952 mi
30 January 2018
Expiry: 2019.02.04
FAILED
77,952 mi
30 January 2018
• Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)PRSWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
PASSED
73,551 mi
16 January 2017
Expiry: 2018.02.04
• Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)ADVISORYWear & tear
Brake wear needs attention
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
PASSED
65,836 mi
1 February 2016
Expiry: 2017.02.04
PASSED
60,672 mi
5 February 2015
Expiry: 2016.02.04
FAILED
60,672 mi
5 February 2015
• Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)FAIL
Brake wear needs attention
• Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)FAIL
• Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)FAIL
Brake wear needs attention
• Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)FAIL
Brake wear needs attention
PASSED
26,816 mi
30 September 2013
Expiry: 2014.09.29
PASSED
24,772 mi
24 November 2012
Expiry: 2013.12.16
MOT + Repair Predictions
AK59FKU
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2009, Black, 132,716mi
0
Very Poor
Positives
MOT pass rate sits between 70-90%.
Diesel averages 7k-12k miles yearly.
Negatives
Over 20 advisories noted recently.
More than two recent MOT fails – overall reliability looks shaky.
Over 10 years old – expect age-related wear on suspension and electronics.
Mileage past 100k – major components are in high-wear territory.
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Estimated Lifespan
27,502 Remaining
160,218 mi
Based on when similar VOLKSWAGEN GOLF get scrapped
Age
Old
17 yrs
Outstanding Finance & Salvage
Mileage
Very High
132,716 mi
Yearly Mileage
Perfect
7,807 mi
MOT Comments
18 MOTs analysed
Medium MOT Risk
Clear MOT's
Advisory MOT's
Failed MOT's
Based on 18 recorded MOTs
MOT History
18 tests
72% pass rate
PASSED
FAILED
Passed 13 • Failed 5
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Vehicle Specs
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Overview
2009
Age
1.6L
Engine Size
DIESEL
Fuel Type
132.7k
Mileage
Black
Colour
N/A
Weight
Specs
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Engine
1,600cc
Fuel
DIESEL
Mileage
132,716 mi
Colour
Black
Weight
N/A
Age
2009
Performance
Power
N/A
Torque
N/A
0-62 mph
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Drive
N/A
Transmission
N/A
Dealer Service History
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Data provided by DVLA
MOT
MOT Status
Valid
MOT Days Remaining
30 Days
MOT Due Date
31/08/26
Passed / Failed
13 / 5
MOT Pass Rate
72%
Tax
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax Days Remaining
334 Days
Tax Due Date
01/07/27
Average Miles P/Y
7,807
Last V5 Change
8 Years Ago
MOT History
18
Total MOTs
Clear MOT's
Advisory MOT's
Failed MOT's
Full MOT History
13/15
13/15 MOTs on record – no gaps detected
PASSED
132,716 mi
8 August 2025
Expiry: 2026.08.31
• Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
PASSED
124,480 mi
7 August 2024
Expiry: 2025.08.31
PASSED
113,472 mi
11 August 2023
Expiry: 2024.08.31
• Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))ADVISORY
• Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.2 (c))ADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts Slight Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))MINOR
• Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Toe Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))ADVISORY
Suspension wear or play
FAILED
113,198 mi
31 July 2023
• Towbar component defective Electrics Inoperative (6.1.6 (a))FAIL
• Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))FAILWear & tear
Brake wear needs attention
• Rear Inner Unable To See/Test Brake PadsADVISORYWear & tear
Brake wear needs attention
• Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))ADVISORY
• Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.2 (c))ADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts Slight Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))MINOR
• Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))FAIL
• Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Toe Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))ADVISORY
Suspension wear or play
PASSED
103,167 mi
1 September 2022
Expiry: 2023.08.31
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
FAILED
103,167 mi
1 September 2022
• Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))FAIL
PASSED
94,877 mi
26 June 2021
Expiry: 2022.07.06
• Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))ADVISORY
Brake wear needs attention
• Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deterioratedADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
PASSED
90,951 mi
7 July 2020
Expiry: 2021.07.06
• Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))ADVISORY
Oil leak / inspection required
Lighting fault noted
• Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just over 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
• Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
Lighting fault noted
• Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deterioratedADVISORY
Lighting fault noted
PASSED
83,925 mi
17 May 2019
Expiry: 2020.11.16
FAILED
83,918 mi
14 May 2019
• Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))FAILWear & tear
• Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))FAILWear & tear
• Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))FAILWear & tear
• Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))FAIL
PASSED
77,952 mi
30 January 2018
Expiry: 2019.02.04
FAILED
77,952 mi
30 January 2018
• Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)PRSWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
PASSED
73,551 mi
16 January 2017
Expiry: 2018.02.04
• Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)ADVISORYWear & tear
Brake wear needs attention
• Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)ADVISORYWear & tear
Tyre wear or damage reported
PASSED
65,836 mi
1 February 2016
Expiry: 2017.02.04
PASSED
60,672 mi
5 February 2015
Expiry: 2016.02.04
FAILED
60,672 mi
5 February 2015
• Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)FAIL
Brake wear needs attention
• Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)FAIL
• Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)FAIL
Brake wear needs attention
• Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)FAIL
Brake wear needs attention
PASSED
26,816 mi
30 September 2013
Expiry: 2014.09.29
PASSED
24,772 mi
24 November 2012
Expiry: 2013.12.16
Score History
Mileage Over Time
Miles Added Per Year
MOT + Repair Predictions