2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BG09 RJO
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 175,352 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,352 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.
BG09 RJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 175,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG09 RJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (BG09 RJO) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
BG09 RJO Mileage History
- 11/05/2022165,668 mi
- 12/05/2022165,676 mi+8 mi
- 22/05/2023174,056 mi+8,380 mi
- 13/05/2025175,352 mi+1,296 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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