2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF09 VRM
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 169,830 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF09 VRM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 169,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF09 VRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (AF09 VRM) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AF09 VRM Mileage History
- 11/02/2023160,171 mi
- 26/07/2024163,867 mi+3,696 mi
- 29/07/2024163,880 mi+13 mi
- 25/07/2025169,830 mi+5,950 mi
Average of roughly 3,942 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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