2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KX59 YTN
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 101,647 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,647 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.
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KX59 YTN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 101,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX59 YTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (KX59 YTN) between August 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”.
KX59 YTN Mileage History
- 31/08/201225,921 mi
- 24/04/201440,630 mi+14,709 mi
- 24/04/201440,631 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/201544,243 mi+3,612 mi
- 17/03/201647,252 mi+3,009 mi
- 18/03/201647,252 mi
- 23/02/201755,310 mi+8,058 mi
- 15/03/201864,239 mi+8,929 mi
- 15/03/201864,239 mi
- 05/03/201972,806 mi+8,567 mi
- 05/03/201972,806 mi
- 13/03/202079,086 mi+6,280 mi
- 22/03/202180,395 mi+1,309 mi
- 19/04/202284,971 mi+4,576 mi
- 20/04/202284,971 mi
- 17/04/202389,459 mi+4,488 mi
- 18/04/202493,883 mi+4,424 mi
- 14/03/202598,126 mi+4,243 mi
- 07/04/2026101,642 mi+3,516 mi
- 08/04/2026101,647 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,568 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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