2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DF09 BYO
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2009. Recorded mileage 180,837 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,837 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF09 BYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 180,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DF09 BYO Mileage History
- 09/04/2024165,592 mi
- 09/04/2024165,595 mi+3 mi
- 09/04/2025173,567 mi+7,972 mi
- 11/04/2025173,567 mi
- 21/04/2026180,837 mi+7,270 mi
Average of roughly 7,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF09 BYO 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 (DF09 BYO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.