2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AY59 WWL
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 240,595 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY59 WWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 240,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AY59 WWL Mileage History
- 09/04/2024190,239 mi
- 09/04/2024190,239 mi
- 01/04/2025201,204 mi+10,965 mi
- 02/04/2025201,281 mi+77 mi
- 14/04/2026240,595 mi+39,314 mi
Average of roughly 25,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY59 WWL 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 (AY59 WWL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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