2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF59 MXM

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 12 February 2026 at 126,249 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with four consecutive passes between February 2023 and February 2026 and no advisories logged at any stage. A single failure on 11 February 2026 at 126,248 miles shows no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, corrected within one day. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a seventeen-year-old car. The record shows 117,516 miles in February 2023, rising to 120,110 in February 2024, 123,059 in February 2025, and 126,249 in February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,000 miles per year over the logged period, well below the lifetime average of 7,426, suggesting lighter recent use. No gaps exist between tests; the owner kept the vehicle on a consistent February cycle. The clean MOT history gives no flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still inspect the underside for hidden rust and check the condition of consumables such as tyres and wiper blades, as these fall outside mandatory failure points when within limits. The same-day fail and pass in February 2026 warrants confirmation that the V5C and test certificate match the recorded mileage. Given the absence of advisories across five years, prior keepers appear to have maintained the car to a basic pass standard without deferred obvious faults. The low recent annual mileage means fluids, cambelt if petrol, and brake calipers may have seen little stress but should be verified in person for deterioration through standing.