2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DIW 5081
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 104,128 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DIW 5081 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 104,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DIW 5081 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (DIW 5081) between November 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DIW 5081 Mileage History
- 24/11/201124,812 mi
- 12/04/201225,711 mi+899 mi
- 12/04/201225,711 mi
- 10/04/201336,336 mi+10,625 mi
- 10/04/201443,742 mi+7,406 mi
- 07/04/201550,350 mi+6,608 mi
- 05/04/201658,525 mi+8,175 mi
- 05/04/201765,391 mi+6,866 mi
- 05/04/201879,349 mi+13,958 mi
- 03/04/201978,471 mi-878 mi
- 26/03/202083,097 mi+4,626 mi
- 26/03/202083,097 mi
- 06/04/202186,955 mi+3,858 mi
- 11/04/202291,456 mi+4,501 mi
- 11/04/202291,456 mi
- 04/04/202395,363 mi+3,907 mi
- 02/04/202498,826 mi+3,463 mi
- 10/04/2025101,619 mi+2,793 mi
- 08/04/2026104,128 mi+2,509 mi
- 09/04/2026104,128 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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