2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LL59 XBX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 166,446 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LL59 XBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2026
- 166,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LL59 XBX Mileage History
- 23/12/2022133,702 mi
- 27/01/2024147,587 mi+13,885 mi
- 04/04/2024147,587 mi
- 03/04/2025154,094 mi+6,507 mi
- 02/04/2026166,446 mi+12,352 mi
Average of roughly 9,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LL59 XBX 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 (LL59 XBX) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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