2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GK09 RTO
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 155,492 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK09 RTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 155,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK09 RTO 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 (GK09 RTO) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GK09 RTO Mileage History
- 03/09/2024124,962 mi
- 22/08/2025138,327 mi+13,365 mi
- 22/08/2025138,329 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2026155,430 mi+17,101 mi
- 27/08/2026155,492 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 15,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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