2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AG58 OTR
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 84,525 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG58 OTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 84,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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AG58 OTR 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 (AG58 OTR) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
AG58 OTR Mileage History
- 10/05/202270,934 mi
- 15/05/202374,545 mi+3,611 mi
- 17/05/202478,113 mi+3,568 mi
- 23/05/202581,292 mi+3,179 mi
- 22/05/202684,525 mi+3,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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