2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · HJ59 WHA
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 143,792 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ59 WHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
- 143,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HJ59 WHA Mileage History
- 18/03/2023106,022 mi
- 16/03/2024119,182 mi+13,160 mi
- 26/03/2025133,313 mi+14,131 mi
- 27/03/2025133,335 mi+22 mi
- 13/04/2026143,792 mi+10,457 mi
Average of roughly 12,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJ59 WHA 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 (HJ59 WHA) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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