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2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus SE TDI 1.6L Heavy oil · EA59 HTU

EA59 HTU

2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus SE TDI (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 156,617 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS SE TDI
Year / Origin
2009 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
156,617 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2009
Engine
1600cc

EA59 HTU Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 156,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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EA59 HTU Mileage History

  1. 25/09/201216,679 mi
  2. 18/06/201318,442 mi+1,763 mi
  3. 17/05/201427,118 mi+8,676 mi
  4. 27/05/201533,727 mi+6,609 mi
  5. 26/05/201644,880 mi+11,153 mi
  6. 26/05/201644,880 mi
  7. 26/05/201757,263 mi+12,383 mi
  8. 30/05/201871,079 mi+13,816 mi
  9. 30/05/201871,079 mi
  10. 17/05/201979,369 mi+8,290 mi
  11. 10/12/202092,055 mi+12,686 mi
  12. 21/12/2021102,843 mi+10,788 mi
  13. 02/12/2022116,189 mi+13,346 mi
  14. 20/11/2023128,920 mi+12,731 mi
  15. 12/12/2023129,613 mi+693 mi
  16. 30/11/2024143,770 mi+14,157 mi
  17. 30/01/2026156,617 mi+12,847 mi

Average of roughly 10,484 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

EA59 HTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 08:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus Se Tdi (EA59 HTU) between September 2012 and January 2026.

The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.

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