2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EA59 JBY
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 179,239 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 JBY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 179,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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 JBY Mileage History
- 28/11/201235,778 mi
- 18/02/201336,349 mi+571 mi
- 01/04/201452,703 mi+16,354 mi
- 15/05/201572,590 mi+19,887 mi
- 05/05/201686,939 mi+14,349 mi
- 23/05/2017102,348 mi+15,409 mi
- 23/05/2017102,348 mi
- 04/05/2018113,122 mi+10,774 mi
- 04/05/2018113,122 mi
- 18/04/2019123,371 mi+10,249 mi
- 15/06/2020133,670 mi+10,299 mi
- 18/06/2020133,670 mi
- 10/06/2021146,853 mi+13,183 mi
- 10/06/2021146,853 mi
- 05/08/2022161,285 mi+14,432 mi
- 22/09/2023179,239 mi+17,954 mi
Average of roughly 13,266 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 JBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (EA59 JBY) between November 2012 and September 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
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