BW42 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volkswagen Golf, often referred to simply as the Golf, is a renowned compact car that has become a staple in the automotive world since its debut. Manufactured by Volkswagen, a German automaker known for its engineering precision and quality, the Golf first appeared in 1974 and has since evolved through multiple generations. Its reputation is built on a combination of practicality, innovative features, and a reputation for reliability. Key specifications include efficient engine options, advanced safety features, and a versatile interior designed for comfort and usability. The Golf's enduring popularity stems from its ability to blend everyday usability with a driving experience that appeals to a broad range of drivers, making it a standout choice in the compact car segment.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, registered in September 2009, with registration number BW42. It has a grey exterior and a 1,968cc diesel engine, producing CO2 emissions of 142 g/km. The car's current MOT is valid until 14 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 5 November 2024; no advisory notes were recorded. The mileage is 147,988 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed. No additional mechanical issues or advisories are noted from the MOT history.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,988 mi
Expires: 14 November 2025
Failed - 04 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,988 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 15 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,556 mi
Expires: 14 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,550 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory TPMS light on
- Advisory Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 05 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,762 mi
Expires: 04 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory OSR TYRE: INNER TREAD FEATHERED
- Advisory UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Failed - 04 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,762 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory OSR TYRE: INNER TREAD FEATHERED
- Advisory UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Passed - 24 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,941 mi
Expires: 30 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory CENTRAL EXHAUST SLEEVE ROTTEN AND NOT FULLY CLAMPING
- Advisory UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Failed - 24 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,940 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER AREA (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory CENTRAL EXHAUST SLEEVE ROTTEN AND NOT FULLY CLAMPING
- Advisory UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Passed - 29 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,346 mi
Expires: 30 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 04 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,370 mi
Expires: 30 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 25 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,046 mi
Expires: 30 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Advisory Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Failed - 25 September 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,046 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Advisory Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Passed - 18 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,203 mi
Expires: 30 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 18 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,186 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 14 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,031 mi
Expires: 30 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 21 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,754 mi
Expires: 30 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 12 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,922 mi
Expires: 30 September 2015
Passed - 02 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,864 mi
Expires: 30 September 2014
Passed - 25 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,940 mi
Expires: 30 September 2013
Failed - 24 September 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,940 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Dangerous Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BW42?
The MOT expires on 14 November 2025.
What is the tax status of BW42?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 15 July 2025.
What are the specifications of BW42?
This is a 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BW42?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.