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2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AV59 AEO

AV59 AEO

2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 118,993 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
118,993 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1390cc
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AV59 AEO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
  • 118,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AV59 AEO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 08:28
MOT Analysis

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 (AV59 AEO) between November 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 September 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

AV59 AEO Mileage History

  1. 11/11/2023106,185 mi
  2. 16/11/2024115,935 mi+9,750 mi
  3. 15/11/2025118,964 mi+3,029 mi
  4. 07/09/2026119,183 mi+219 mi
  5. 10/09/2026118,993 mi-190 mi

Average of roughly 4,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
3 dangerous defects found recently
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