2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BN59 UPK
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 168,497 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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BN59 UPK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 168,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN59 UPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (BN59 UPK) between September 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BN59 UPK Mileage History
- 15/09/201225,098 mi
- 31/08/201332,428 mi+7,330 mi
- 26/08/201439,063 mi+6,635 mi
- 02/09/201549,405 mi+10,342 mi
- 21/03/201662,537 mi+13,132 mi
- 27/02/201886,755 mi+24,218 mi
- 07/02/201996,805 mi+10,050 mi
- 11/02/2020107,075 mi+10,270 mi
- 19/02/2021117,103 mi+10,028 mi
- 24/02/2022127,383 mi+10,280 mi
- 20/02/2023136,784 mi+9,401 mi
- 28/04/2023138,481 mi+1,697 mi
- 24/04/2024148,350 mi+9,869 mi
- 11/07/2025159,433 mi+11,083 mi
- 11/07/2025159,434 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/2026168,497 mi+9,063 mi
Average of roughly 10,386 miles per year across 16 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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