2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LD59 GDV
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 169,883 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD59 GDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 169,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD59 GDV 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 (LD59 GDV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached insufficient length bolt used to secure arm to subframe (5.”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD59 GDV Mileage History
- 10/08/2023143,490 mi
- 16/08/2024160,842 mi+17,352 mi
- 11/09/2024160,849 mi+7 mi
- 12/09/2024160,849 mi
- 16/09/2025169,883 mi+9,034 mi
Average of roughly 12,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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