2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FP58 SOU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 133,198 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP58 SOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 133,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 SOU 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 (FP58 SOU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FP58 SOU Mileage History
- 14/09/2023117,356 mi
- 18/09/2023117,366 mi+10 mi
- 30/09/2024125,888 mi+8,522 mi
- 01/10/2024125,894 mi+6 mi
- 18/09/2025133,198 mi+7,304 mi
Average of roughly 7,875 miles per year across 5 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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