2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J22 VAG
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 148,579 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J22 VAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 148,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J22 VAG 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 (J22 VAG) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J22 VAG Mileage History
- 27/01/2023137,817 mi
- 18/07/2024141,561 mi+3,744 mi
- 22/07/2024141,563 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/2026148,579 mi+7,016 mi
- 27/02/2026148,579 mi
Average of roughly 3,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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