2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · CV09 DTZ
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 126,734 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,734 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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CV09 DTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 126,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV09 DTZ 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 (CV09 DTZ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”.
CV09 DTZ Mileage History
- 20/05/2024113,534 mi
- 19/05/2025121,602 mi+8,068 mi
- 19/05/2025121,602 mi
- 15/05/2026126,734 mi+5,132 mi
- 16/05/2026126,734 mi
Average of roughly 6,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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