Vehicle History Check
A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.
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2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2.0L · PETROL · RED
LAST MOT
Dec 2025
MILEAGE
108,680 mi
MOT SUMMARY
Zero failures across 14 MOTs
7 advisories on record
VK59 EGF
SCORED
19 Oct 2026
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MOT history assessment only · Not a substitute for independent inspection
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Need to know
Late MOT tests
3 late tests; the longest lapse was 69 days with no MOT certificate, before the 16 December 2013 test. Ask the seller why. A car kept off the road under a SORN needs no MOT, so a gap can have an innocent explanation.
Above the average for similar cars
The average Bonafied score for a 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is 50 (based on 106 cars). This one is above average.
Mileage record is consistent
All 14 odometer readings on this vehicle's MOT record show consistent forward progression. Average usage works out at 6,574 miles per year. No mileage anomalies detected in the digital record.
A small gap in the record
About 4 months of this car's testable life aren't covered by a test. Too little to move the score by more than a point.
Taxed
DVLA records this car's tax status as Taxed.
A run is starting
The last 2 tests were clean. We call it a run from three.
Not checked
We do not check the write-off register. This lamp lights only when a listing we have seen declared the car as a Cat S, N, C or D. An HPI check covers the register and the rest of the history that MOT data does not.
No structural defect recorded
None of the 14 tests recorded a structural defect: corrosion or damage to a part the car's strength depends on.
No sign of an import
DVLA records the car's first UK registration within two years of its manufacture, so nothing suggests an import. Its registration is a normal age-related plate, not a Q-plate.
Mileage history
Average 6,574 miles per year.
Fuel
Petrol
CO₂
170 g/km
Euro Standard
Euro 4
CAZ Status
Compliant
Annual VED
£325/yr
V5C last issued
13 Jul 2026
Registered
Worcester
14 tests on record · tap a test
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Passed with no advisories.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed with no advisories.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
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Before you commit
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.
ClickMechanicWhen you're ready to buy
Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.
Breakdown Cover
Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.
AutoAid BreakdownExtended Warranty
Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.
Warranty WiseOnce it's yours
Tax the vehicle
Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.
GOV.UKTransfer the V5C
Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.
GOV.UKMOT and Servicing
Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.
BookMyGarageTyres
Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.
MyTyres.co.ukParts and Maintenance
Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.
GSF Car PartsDisclaimer
- Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
- This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
- Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
- Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
- Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
- Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.