2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EA59 NLR
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 135,009 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 NLR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 135,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EA59 NLR Mileage History
- 01/10/201227,672 mi
- 13/09/201337,547 mi+9,875 mi
- 05/09/201449,783 mi+12,236 mi
- 28/09/201558,496 mi+8,713 mi
- 30/09/201558,498 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/201665,319 mi+6,821 mi
- 18/09/201771,362 mi+6,043 mi
- 23/01/201986,875 mi+15,513 mi
- 27/01/202095,989 mi+9,114 mi
- 30/01/202095,989 mi
- 26/01/2021100,500 mi+4,511 mi
- 01/02/2022106,588 mi+6,088 mi
- 02/02/2022106,590 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2023112,859 mi+6,269 mi
- 29/02/2024120,910 mi+8,051 mi
- 29/02/2024120,910 mi
- 21/02/2025127,877 mi+6,967 mi
- 21/02/2025127,877 mi
- 23/02/2026135,009 mi+7,132 mi
- 23/02/2026135,009 mi
Average of roughly 8,013 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 NLR 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 (EA59 NLR) between October 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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