2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · HJ07 SHA
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 88,436 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ07 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 88,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HJ07 SHA 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 (HJ07 SHA) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ07 SHA Mileage History
- 03/12/202266,588 mi
- 08/12/202371,567 mi+4,979 mi
- 22/11/202479,621 mi+8,054 mi
- 22/11/202479,632 mi+11 mi
- 07/11/202588,436 mi+8,804 mi
Average of roughly 7,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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