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2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FN59 VYJ

FN59 VYJ

2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 116,060 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
116,060 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 19 November 2025 at 116,060 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The tester issued no defects at that test. The prior day, on 18 November 2025 at 116,058 miles, the vehicle failed with no defects recorded, a pattern consistent with an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 6,800 miles per year against the car's 2009 build date, a typical figure for this model. The records show steady accumulation: 86,405 miles at the 23 November 2022 test, 94,276 miles on 10 November 2023, 106,515 miles on 5 November 2024, and 116,060 miles by November 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps in distance travelled appear in the data, and the clean pass sheet across four consecutive years suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's seventeen-year age and 116,060 miles. The MOT record flags no advisories on these components, but the absence of recorded wear does not confirm structural integrity beneath the sills or subframes. The unexplained fail with no defects on 18 November 2025 warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code at point of sale. Confirm the V5C matches the recorded mileage and verify service history to support the clean test pattern shown since 2022.
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FN59 VYJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
  • 116,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FN59 VYJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (FN59 VYJ) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FN59 VYJ Mileage History

  1. 23/11/202286,405 mi
  2. 10/11/202394,276 mi+7,871 mi
  3. 05/11/2024106,515 mi+12,239 mi
  4. 18/11/2025116,058 mi+9,543 mi
  5. 19/11/2025116,060 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 9,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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