2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GV59 GYX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 127,342 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GV59 GYX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 127,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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GV59 GYX Mileage History
- 23/10/201215,767 mi
- 21/10/201323,671 mi+7,904 mi
- 20/10/201431,005 mi+7,334 mi
- 14/10/201536,956 mi+5,951 mi
- 17/10/201645,672 mi+8,716 mi
- 17/10/201755,396 mi+9,724 mi
- 16/10/201863,019 mi+7,623 mi
- 16/10/201863,019 mi
- 24/09/201970,796 mi+7,777 mi
- 05/10/202075,912 mi+5,116 mi
- 12/10/202179,547 mi+3,635 mi
- 11/10/202284,310 mi+4,763 mi
- 21/03/202386,104 mi+1,794 mi
- 12/03/2024100,980 mi+14,876 mi
- 22/02/2025114,643 mi+13,663 mi
- 20/02/2026127,331 mi+12,688 mi
- 23/02/2026127,342 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 8,366 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
GV59 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (GV59 GYX) between October 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
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