2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FL59 AOC

The Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 123,302 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of administrative failures immediately preceding passes, with the vehicle failing on 30 December 2025 at 123,298 miles and again on 30 November 2024 at 119,003 miles, both times with no defects listed. This suggests the failures stemmed from documentation or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The car covered 112,094 miles by 24 November 2023, rose to 119,007 miles at the 2 December 2024 test, and reached 123,302 miles by January 2026. That equates to roughly 6,200 miles per year across the recorded period, marginally below the 7,253-mile annual average implied by the odometer. The DVSA data is sparse, showing only five entries over three years with no advisories or recorded wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The two consecutive no-defect failures without listed reasons warrant scrutiny of the vehicle's identity paperwork and test presentation. With no advisories logged, there is no recorded trend of worsening consumable wear or structural decline, but the absence of flagged items at this age does not confirm sound condition of coil springs, brake discs, or underbody rust. Given the low annual mileage and lack of recorded faults, prior owners likely kept basic upkeep current enough to pass. The recurring pre-Christmas failures hint at last-minute test scheduling rather than neglected maintenance. Verify the V5C and confirm the 123,302-mile odometer against service stamps before purchase.