2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GF59 YUT
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 162,863 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GF59 YUT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 162,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF59 YUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (GF59 YUT) between November 2012 and September 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
GF59 YUT Mileage History
- 14/11/201230,829 mi
- 08/11/201346,710 mi+15,881 mi
- 08/11/201464,090 mi+17,380 mi
- 08/11/201464,090 mi
- 07/11/201580,358 mi+16,268 mi
- 28/10/201693,678 mi+13,320 mi
- 11/09/2017101,691 mi+8,013 mi
- 11/09/2017101,691 mi
- 29/08/2018112,282 mi+10,591 mi
- 04/09/2018112,388 mi+106 mi
- 23/08/2019122,978 mi+10,590 mi
- 14/08/2020131,593 mi+8,615 mi
- 14/08/2020131,593 mi
- 25/08/2021142,065 mi+10,472 mi
- 24/08/2022152,867 mi+10,802 mi
- 07/09/2023162,863 mi+9,996 mi
Average of roughly 12,212 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.