2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DL55 DYL
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 139,384 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL55 DYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 139,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL55 DYL 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 (DL55 DYL) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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 (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DL55 DYL Mileage History
- 28/09/2023109,031 mi
- 03/10/2024130,441 mi+21,410 mi
- 08/10/2024130,441 mi
- 07/10/2025139,384 mi+8,943 mi
- 09/10/2025139,384 mi
Average of roughly 14,943 miles per year across 5 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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