2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · A20 WAU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 133,978 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A20 WAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 133,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A20 WAU Mileage History
- 22/11/202277,602 mi
- 22/11/202277,602 mi
- 01/12/202386,172 mi+8,570 mi
- 02/12/2024110,154 mi+23,982 mi
- 14/07/2026133,978 mi+23,824 mi
Average of roughly 15,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A20 WAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (A20 WAU) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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