2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KV09 EKX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 138,796 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KV09 EKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 138,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KV09 EKX Mileage History
- 08/04/2024132,402 mi
- 10/04/2024132,408 mi+6 mi
- 10/04/2025136,354 mi+3,946 mi
- 11/04/2025136,354 mi
- 26/03/2026138,796 mi+2,442 mi
Average of roughly 3,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV09 EKX 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 (KV09 EKX) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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