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2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LP09 APX

LP09 APX

2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 112,250 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
112,250 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
2000cc
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LP09 APX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
  • 112,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LP09 APX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 00:10
MOT Analysis

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 (LP09 APX) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LP09 APX Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202295,818 mi
  2. 20/07/2023101,366 mi+5,548 mi
  3. 21/08/2024106,924 mi+5,558 mi
  4. 22/08/2025112,250 mi+5,326 mi
  5. 22/08/2025112,250 mi

Average of roughly 5,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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