2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · C14 NBB
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 76,436 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C14 NBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2026
- 76,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C14 NBB 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 (C14 NBB) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
C14 NBB Mileage History
- 14/10/202368,240 mi
- 16/10/202471,415 mi+3,175 mi
- 22/10/202471,431 mi+16 mi
- 21/10/202573,808 mi+2,377 mi
- 17/10/202676,436 mi+2,628 mi
Average of roughly 2,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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