2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF59 MFA
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 85,051 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF59 MFA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 85,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF59 MFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (AF59 MFA) between August 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AF59 MFA Mileage History
- 29/08/201226,286 mi
- 07/09/201333,148 mi+6,862 mi
- 07/09/201333,148 mi
- 01/10/201441,702 mi+8,554 mi
- 16/06/201547,012 mi+5,310 mi
- 15/06/201650,957 mi+3,945 mi
- 08/06/201755,686 mi+4,729 mi
- 14/06/201860,994 mi+5,308 mi
- 23/07/201961,926 mi+932 mi
- 18/06/202163,725 mi+1,799 mi
- 17/06/202266,990 mi+3,265 mi
- 15/06/202371,294 mi+4,304 mi
- 17/06/202475,621 mi+4,327 mi
- 17/06/202475,621 mi
- 12/05/202580,091 mi+4,470 mi
- 13/05/202580,091 mi
- 08/05/202685,051 mi+4,960 mi
- 08/05/202685,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,293 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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