2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF59 VFY
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 148,074 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF59 VFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 148,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AF59 VFY Mileage History
- 28/08/2024119,263 mi
- 28/08/2024119,263 mi
- 18/08/2025134,621 mi+15,358 mi
- 25/08/2026148,068 mi+13,447 mi
- 27/08/2026148,074 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 14,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF59 VFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (AF59 VFY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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