2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · KP59 EXT
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 118,730 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP59 EXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 118,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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KP59 EXT Mileage History
- 13/10/2023100,622 mi
- 21/10/2024113,300 mi+12,678 mi
- 21/10/2024113,300 mi
- 21/10/2025118,729 mi+5,429 mi
- 22/10/2025118,730 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP59 EXT 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 (KP59 EXT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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