2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · CY59 KCC

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 13 January 2026 at 124,082 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of administrative test failures with no mechanical defects logged, suggesting the two failures on 16 December 2025 at 123,953 miles and 9 December 2024 at 111,453 miles stemmed from non-mechanical issues such as documentation or test centre errors rather than faults with the vehicle itself. The recorded mileage of 124,082 over roughly 17 years equates to about 7,300 miles annually, which is typical for a car of this age. The DVSA data shows modest annual use: 105,762 miles at the November 2023 test, rising to 111,454 by December 2024, then 123,953 by December 2025. The sparse record with only five entries across three years gives limited visibility, but the clean defect sheets at every test indicate no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion were raised by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's 2009 build date and exposed age. Although the MOT record flags no worn coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions failures, the absence of advisories across all tests may reflect lenient assessment rather than confirmed condition. Prior to purchase, verify the reason for the two failure entries with no defects, as repeated administrative fails can mask skipped remedial work. Check brake discs, suspension arms, and door sills in person to confirm the clean MOT history matches the car's true mechanical state.