2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LR09 ODV

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 130,316 miles passed without a single defect or advisory. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to September 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a state of good repair. The mileage is typical for a 17 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,666 miles per year. Use has been consistent, though a notable jump occurred between September 2022 and October 2023, where the odometer rose from 110,088 to 123,207 miles. A curious entry exists on 8 October 2024, where the vehicle failed at 125,184 miles despite no defects being recorded. It passed shortly after on 27 November 2024 at 125,223 miles. This suggests a clerical error or a rapid rectification of a minor issue not detailed in the summary. Because the MOT history is unusually clean for a car of this age and mileage, the lack of advisories for suspension bushes, brake disc wear, or exhaust corrosion is atypical. A buyer should manually inspect the underbody for structural rust and check the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers. These components often degrade on high-mileage Volkswagens even when they pass a basic MOT test. Verify the service history to ensure the oil and timing belt have been changed according to manufacturer intervals. The absence of MOT-flagged faults does not guarantee that preventative maintenance on the drivetrain and cooling system has been performed. Focus on checking for oil leaks around the engine bay and inspecting the tyre tread depths to ensure they have not been neglected.