2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KM59 YCL
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2009. Recorded mileage 163,376 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1968cc
KM59 YCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 163,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KM59 YCL Mileage History
- 20/02/2024142,778 mi
- 20/02/2024142,778 mi
- 26/03/2025153,668 mi+10,890 mi
- 03/04/2025153,719 mi+51 mi
- 27/03/2026163,376 mi+9,657 mi
Average of roughly 9,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM59 YCL 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 (KM59 YCL) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.