2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DA09 FRU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 179,231 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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DA09 FRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2024
- 179,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA09 FRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (DA09 FRU) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA09 FRU Mileage History
- 04/10/2022164,620 mi
- 04/11/2023170,844 mi+6,224 mi
- 16/10/2024179,231 mi+8,387 mi
Average of roughly 7,182 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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