2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DA59 XGU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2009. Recorded mileage 169,414 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1600cc
DA59 XGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 169,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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DA59 XGU Mileage History
- 22/12/2023156,402 mi
- 14/12/2024163,072 mi+6,670 mi
- 16/12/2024163,074 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2025169,412 mi+6,338 mi
- 08/12/2025169,414 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA59 XGU 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 (DA59 XGU) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable (1.4.1 (a))”.