2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SWY 2
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 116,745 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SWY 2 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 116,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SWY 2 Mileage History
- 28/06/201220,727 mi
- 27/09/201327,590 mi+6,863 mi
- 03/10/201431,579 mi+3,989 mi
- 30/09/201534,240 mi+2,661 mi
- 23/09/20163,796 mi-30,444 mi
- 27/09/201637,974 mi+34,178 mi
- 28/09/201741,364 mi+3,390 mi
- 28/08/201844,603 mi+3,239 mi
- 21/08/201949,896 mi+5,293 mi
- 21/08/201949,896 mi
- 20/08/202057,297 mi+7,401 mi
- 07/09/202161,846 mi+4,549 mi
- 29/08/202267,122 mi+5,276 mi
- 19/08/202376,843 mi+9,721 mi
- 27/08/202489,933 mi+13,090 mi
- 23/08/2025104,737 mi+14,804 mi
- 23/08/2025104,737 mi
- 15/08/2026116,745 mi+12,008 mi
Average of roughly 6,795 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SWY 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (SWY 2) between June 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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