2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LM09 RBU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2009. Recorded mileage 177,668 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1600cc
LM09 RBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 177,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LM09 RBU Mileage History
- 09/01/2024159,784 mi
- 16/01/2024159,784 mi
- 10/01/2025170,139 mi+10,355 mi
- 10/01/2025170,177 mi+38 mi
- 18/12/2025177,668 mi+7,491 mi
Average of roughly 9,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM09 RBU 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 (LM09 RBU) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached & out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.