2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FH09 ECE
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 117,123 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH09 ECE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 117,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH09 ECE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (FH09 ECE) between July 2012 and September 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 r15 91v continental (5.2.3 (e))”; “Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)”.
FH09 ECE Mileage History
- 23/07/201242,104 mi
- 02/08/201242,409 mi+305 mi
- 23/07/201355,018 mi+12,609 mi
- 08/07/201577,935 mi+22,917 mi
- 08/07/201577,935 mi
- 30/06/201684,345 mi+6,410 mi
- 30/06/201684,345 mi
- 10/07/201792,384 mi+8,039 mi
- 10/07/201792,384 mi
- 19/06/201896,512 mi+4,128 mi
- 25/07/201998,965 mi+2,453 mi
- 27/07/2020100,584 mi+1,619 mi
- 22/07/2021105,104 mi+4,520 mi
- 12/07/2022107,082 mi+1,978 mi
- 13/07/2022107,083 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/2023109,437 mi+2,354 mi
- 22/08/2024112,901 mi+3,464 mi
- 12/09/2025117,123 mi+4,222 mi
Average of roughly 5,710 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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