VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BA55EYJ has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 125,826 miles 3 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 16:27.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 18th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BA55EYJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH JANUARY 2027125,826 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Spongy But No Sign Of A Brake Fluid Leak Potential Air In The System
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2026115,581 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Spongy But No Sign Of A Brake Fluid Leak Potential Air In The System
  11. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Tyre 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20256TH JANUARY 2026109,931 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202322ND DECEMBER 2024103,856 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Suspension And Hubs Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Nearside And Offside Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2023103,746 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Exhaust Blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Exhaust Flexi Split (8.2.1.1 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Suspension And Hubs Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Nearside And Offside Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202222ND DECEMBER 202398,005 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202122ND DECEMBER 202292,198 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202022ND DECEMBER 202187,172 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201922ND DECEMBER 202082,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 201822ND DECEMBER 201974,295 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201722ND DECEMBER 201865,815 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201622ND DECEMBER 201757,571 MI
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201522ND DECEMBER 201650,426 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 20152ND MAY 201646,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
FAILED28TH APRIL 201546,708 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
PASSED1ST MAY 20142ND MAY 201542,984 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED1ST MAY 201442,984 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED23RD APRIL 20132ND MAY 201435,999 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 201335,999 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED3RD MAY 20122ND MAY 201330,071 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20121ST MAY 201330,061 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BA55EYJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

BA55EYJ MOT Comments

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BA55EYJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 125,826 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,402 miles

BA55EYJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BA55EYJ was manufactured on Tuesday 31st March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 125,826 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,402 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BA55EYJ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 31 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BA55EYJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 BA55EYJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BA55EYJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 BA55EYJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BA55EYJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BA55EYJ will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BA55EYJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BA55EYJ will expire in 9 months on Monday 18th January 2027. Read more

When did BA55EYJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BA55EYJ was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 16:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BA55EYJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BA55EYJ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BA55EYJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BA55EYJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BA55EYJ?

BA55EYJ is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BA55EYJ done?

The odometer reading for BA55EYJ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 125,826 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,402 miles per year. Read more

How old is BA55EYJ?

The vehicle BA55EYJ was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st March 2009. Read more

What colour is BA55EYJ?

The official colour of BA55EYJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BA55EYJ have?

BA55EYJ has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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