2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · CV59 FEO

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 September 2025 at 85,051 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The September 2025 test recorded a pass and a same-day fail with no defects listed, mirroring an identical pattern from 27 September 2024 at 80,309 miles; this suggests administrative re-testing rather than mechanical fault. No advisories or defects appear on any entry from the 2023 test through to 2025. The odometer shows 73,021 miles in September 2023, rising to 80,309 by September 2024 and 85,051 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year, low for a 17-year-old vehicle and consistent with light use or extended standing periods. The clean record with zero advisories across three years implies the previous keeper kept basic consumable wear beneath test thresholds, though sparse data limits deeper judgement on hidden corrosion or suspension bush condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of early-stage rust on a 2009 shell. The brake discs, coil springs, and suspension arms warrant hands-on checks for fatigue unseen by the tester. The repeated pass-fail-pass cycles on the same dates point to clerical re-runs, not resolved faults, so the buyer need not treat them as recurring mechanical defects. Given the low annual mileage, components such as tyres and wiper blades may have aged through time rather than wear. Verify rubber condition and brake fluid history in person before purchase.