2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AV09 GDZ
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 151,718 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AV09 GDZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 151,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (AV09 GDZ) between March 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
AV09 GDZ Mileage History
- 19/03/201220,168 mi
- 12/04/201220,453 mi+285 mi
- 26/03/201330,653 mi+10,200 mi
- 11/03/201441,123 mi+10,470 mi
- 17/02/201550,203 mi+9,080 mi
- 10/02/201658,560 mi+8,357 mi
- 01/02/201767,743 mi+9,183 mi
- 16/01/201877,116 mi+9,373 mi
- 19/01/201989,237 mi+12,121 mi
- 12/03/201990,813 mi+1,576 mi
- 07/03/202095,774 mi+4,961 mi
- 11/03/2021104,770 mi+8,996 mi
- 12/03/2021104,770 mi
- 07/03/2022113,634 mi+8,864 mi
- 11/03/2023123,622 mi+9,988 mi
- 13/03/2023123,623 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/2024133,666 mi+10,043 mi
- 23/02/2024133,666 mi
- 16/10/2024136,856 mi+3,190 mi
- 16/09/2025142,932 mi+6,076 mi
- 26/09/2026151,717 mi+8,785 mi
- 09/10/2026151,718 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,037 miles per year across 22 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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