2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AF09 WBX

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 April 2026 at 72,613 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The April 2026 test cycle shows a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage, though the DVSA record lists no defects against either outcome, indicating the failure was likely administrative or a retest clearing a documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in April 2023, 2024, and 2025 all passed with no advisories recorded. Mileage progression reflects light use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The car covered 60,025 miles by 4 April 2023, rose to 64,734 by 5 April 2024, then 68,875 by 2 April 2025, and reached 72,613 by 1 April 2026. That equates to roughly 4,200 miles per year, well below typical averages. The clean annual record with no flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or brake defects suggests the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, though low mileage with long standing periods can conceal perished rubber components and surface rust not caught in a pass. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounting points given the vehicle's age, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm absence of developing structural corrosion. The unchanged brake and tyre status across five years implies consumables were within limits but may now be aged rather than worn. Verify the April 2026 same-day fail reason with the test station, and confirm the front coil springs, calipers, and exhaust emissions under load before purchase.