2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GL09 TFE
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 166,458 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL09 TFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2025
- 166,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL09 TFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (GL09 TFE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GL09 TFE Mileage History
- 05/07/2022134,821 mi
- 24/07/2023146,165 mi+11,344 mi
- 22/07/2024158,557 mi+12,392 mi
- 24/07/2025166,458 mi+7,901 mi
Average of roughly 10,364 miles per year across 4 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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