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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

GF09 OAWMOT history

GF09 OAW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,042 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GF09 OAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GF09 OAW was last recorded at 170,042 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 8,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,616 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,426 miles
Average per year
8,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,042 miles
  • 2024 – 161,616 miles
  • 2023 – 151,722 miles
  • 2022 – 145,558 miles
  • 2021 – 140,340 miles
  • 2020 – 137,688 miles
  • 2019 – 134,231 miles
  • 2018 – 127,100 miles
  • 2017 – 120,847 miles
  • 2016 – 110,375 miles
  • 2015 – 100,252 miles
  • 2014 – 81,464 miles
  • 2013 – 65,400 miles
  • 2012 – 52,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,042 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,042 miles
    Test number
    284638158762
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail170,042 miles (+8,426)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,042 miles
    Test number
    141719559305
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,616 miles (+9,894)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    188452360777
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass151,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,722 miles
    Test number
    105769835905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail151,722 miles (+6,164)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,722 miles
    Test number
    837838828601
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,558 miles (+5,218)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,558 miles
    Test number
    398394339014
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass140,340 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,340 miles
    Test number
    162689560177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass137,688 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,688 miles
    Test number
    165436479649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,231 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,231 miles
    Test number
    981424983505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,100 miles (+6,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,100 miles
    Test number
    666204183138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass120,847 miles (+10,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,847 miles
    Test number
    316408525093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass110,375 miles (+10,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    887750243512
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass100,252 miles (+18,788)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,252 miles
    Test number
    218826910676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    865610294122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,464 miles (+16,064)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    147839784162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass65,400 miles (+12,783)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    178459363107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,617 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    858521792119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    668991832129
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail51,956 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    748961032167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about GF09 OAW

Does GF09 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GF09 OAW is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on GF09 OAW?
The MOT on GF09 OAW is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GF09 OAW done?
GF09 OAW was recorded at 170,042 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,770 miles a year.
Has GF09 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GF09 OAW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on GF09 OAW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on GF09 OAW find?
GF09 OAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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