2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EA59 HTJ
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 118,835 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 HTJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 118,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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EA59 HTJ Mileage History
- 10/11/201214,626 mi
- 01/11/201319,777 mi+5,151 mi
- 08/10/201432,426 mi+12,649 mi
- 05/10/201546,454 mi+14,028 mi
- 27/08/201659,876 mi+13,422 mi
- 13/07/201762,716 mi+2,840 mi
- 29/06/201872,827 mi+10,111 mi
- 29/06/201872,827 mi
- 02/07/201981,245 mi+8,418 mi
- 03/07/201981,245 mi
- 04/01/202192,417 mi+11,172 mi
- 04/01/202192,417 mi
- 14/01/2022100,777 mi+8,360 mi
- 13/01/2023109,089 mi+8,312 mi
- 16/01/2023109,170 mi+81 mi
- 09/02/2024111,326 mi+2,156 mi
- 23/01/2025114,439 mi+3,113 mi
- 09/03/2026118,835 mi+4,396 mi
Average of roughly 7,820 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 HTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (EA59 HTJ) between November 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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