2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AF09 VVR

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 2 July 2025 at 117,376 miles with no defects recorded. The clean result follows two consecutive annual passes in July 2024 and July 2023, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,900 miles, typical for a 17-year-old vehicle of this class. The records show only 1,423 miles added between the July 2023 test at 114,236 miles and the July 2024 test at 115,953 miles, then a further 1,423 miles to the July 2025 figure of 117,376 miles. The sparse history shows two failed tests on consecutive days in July 2023 and July 2024, each at near-identical mileage, yet both were cleared with no defects logged on the following attempt. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at initial testing rather than genuine fault rectification. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition given the vehicle's age and the unexplained same-day fail-and-pass cycles. The absence of recorded advisories across all five tests is unusual for a 2009 model and warrants scrutiny of underside corrosion and exhaust emissions during a pre-purchase check. Prior ownership appears to have kept consumable wear low through limited use, but the repeated unexplained failures imply test presentation was inconsistent. Verify service history and confirm structural integrity before purchase.