2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KR09 VGJ
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 140,380 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KR09 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 140,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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KR09 VGJ Mileage History
- 02/12/2022132,037 mi
- 06/12/2022132,069 mi+32 mi
- 27/11/2023134,440 mi+2,371 mi
- 29/11/2024137,356 mi+2,916 mi
- 28/11/2025140,380 mi+3,024 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KR09 VGJ 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 (KR09 VGJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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