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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

SW09 TJVMOT history

SW09 TJV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,568 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SW09 TJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

SW09 TJV was last recorded at 121,568 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 12,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,104 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,464 miles
Average per year
8,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,568 miles
  • 2022 – 109,104 miles
  • 2020 – 97,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,568 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak at front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak at back of engine

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,568 miles (+12,464)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,568 miles
    Test number
    562246744970
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak at front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak at back of engine

  2. Pass109,104 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,104 miles
    Test number
    254987159455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail109,003 miles2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    432267745707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass100,353 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,353 km
    Test number
    429201886901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,353 km (+3,009)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,353 km
    Test number
    797493804940
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,344 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,344 km
    Test number
    751832901741
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail97,344 miles1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    663692821289
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass87,123 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,123 km
    Test number
    482975782442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail87,123 km (+9,638)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,123 km
    Test number
    897426323965
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,485 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,485 km
    Test number
    873767661999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,485 km (+11,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,485 km
    Test number
    188559265520
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass66,068 km (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,068 km
    Test number
    490516187454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,036 km (+7,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,036 km
    Test number
    386702738468
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass59,028 km (+16,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,028 km
    Test number
    445550601086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,865 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,865 km
    Test number
    848504504350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SW09 TJV

Does SW09 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SW09 TJV expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SW09 TJV?
The MOT on SW09 TJV expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SW09 TJV done?
SW09 TJV was recorded at 121,568 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 8,043 miles a year.
Has SW09 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SW09 TJV has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on SW09 TJV 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 SW09 TJV find?
SW09 TJV failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to leak at front pipe; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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