2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FH09 EBV
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 85,021 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH09 EBV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 85,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH09 EBV MOT History
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 (FH09 EBV) between June 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH09 EBV Mileage History
- 14/06/201232,395 mi
- 08/01/201333,719 mi+1,324 mi
- 20/12/201337,591 mi+3,872 mi
- 07/01/201542,945 mi+5,354 mi
- 21/12/201545,118 mi+2,173 mi
- 20/12/201648,750 mi+3,632 mi
- 08/01/201852,789 mi+4,039 mi
- 04/01/201955,413 mi+2,624 mi
- 04/01/202058,365 mi+2,952 mi
- 06/01/202058,365 mi
- 08/01/202160,184 mi+1,819 mi
- 18/12/202162,995 mi+2,811 mi
- 04/01/202368,237 mi+5,242 mi
- 02/01/202474,456 mi+6,219 mi
- 03/01/202578,413 mi+3,957 mi
- 04/01/202578,418 mi+5 mi
- 07/01/202685,021 mi+6,603 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 17 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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