2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · AL04 REM
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 93,470 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL04 REM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 93,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL04 REM 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 (AL04 REM) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AL04 REM Mileage History
- 15/06/202279,659 mi
- 26/06/202385,374 mi+5,715 mi
- 25/06/202489,961 mi+4,587 mi
- 03/07/202489,965 mi+4 mi
- 02/07/202593,470 mi+3,505 mi
Average of roughly 4,532 miles per year across 5 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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