2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AD59 ACF
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 139,859 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD59 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 139,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD59 ACF 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 (AD59 ACF) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust system insecure mid sleeve brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AD59 ACF Mileage History
- 15/10/2024130,028 mi
- 06/10/2025134,204 mi+4,176 mi
- 07/10/2025134,204 mi
- 09/10/2026139,859 mi+5,655 mi
- 09/10/2026139,859 mi
Average of roughly 4,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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