2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AV09 GVM
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 205,245 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV09 GVM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 205,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (AV09 GVM) between March 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
AV09 GVM Mileage History
- 27/03/201227,829 mi
- 28/03/201227,829 mi
- 13/03/201336,582 mi+8,753 mi
- 16/09/201344,364 mi+7,782 mi
- 25/04/201564,173 mi+19,809 mi
- 25/04/201564,173 mi
- 08/04/201677,895 mi+13,722 mi
- 31/03/201792,297 mi+14,402 mi
- 03/04/2018108,712 mi+16,415 mi
- 03/04/2018108,712 mi
- 18/04/2019123,896 mi+15,184 mi
- 19/06/2020138,561 mi+14,665 mi
- 26/04/2021145,563 mi+7,002 mi
- 22/04/2022155,972 mi+10,409 mi
- 14/04/2023170,281 mi+14,309 mi
- 25/04/2024181,304 mi+11,023 mi
- 27/05/2025193,362 mi+12,058 mi
- 20/05/2026205,245 mi+11,883 mi
Average of roughly 12,542 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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