2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AC58 MHM

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 157,549 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 through 2024 also show clean sheets. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not entered a worsening or neglected condition. Recorded mileage sits at 157,549 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 9,268 miles per year, which is typical for the class. The test on 28 April 2022 logged 141,834 miles, rising to 151,029 by 27 May 2023 and 155,369 by 18 June 2024. Annual accumulation stayed near 9,000 to 10,000 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The only anomaly is the 26 May 2023 failure at 151,025 miles, reversed the next day with a pass at 151,029 and no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or test-error reversal rather than a repaired fault. Given the absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues, the MOT history implies consistent basic upkeep by prior owners. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for hidden rust, plus a check of consumable wear such as tyres and wiper blades not captured by the clean tests. The clean five-entry record offers no recurring fault pattern to track. Verify service history matches the 157,549 mileage and confirm the 2023 same-week fail-pass was clerical, not a concealed defect.