2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EC08 CHR
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 82,706 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EC08 CHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 82,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EC08 CHR 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 (EC08 CHR) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (5.3.4 (b”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EC08 CHR Mileage History
- 11/07/202368,313 mi
- 09/07/202472,299 mi+3,986 mi
- 28/12/202474,920 mi+2,621 mi
- 19/01/202682,703 mi+7,783 mi
- 20/01/202682,706 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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