2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LR09 TYB
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 162,352 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LR09 TYB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2026
- 162,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR09 TYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (LR09 TYB) between March 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
LR09 TYB Mileage History
- 13/03/201243,968 mi
- 31/07/201364,691 mi+20,723 mi
- 20/01/201472,884 mi+8,193 mi
- 24/10/201482,665 mi+9,781 mi
- 25/09/201583,938 mi+1,273 mi
- 19/10/201687,016 mi+3,078 mi
- 15/09/201790,461 mi+3,445 mi
- 05/09/201893,898 mi+3,437 mi
- 05/09/2019101,734 mi+7,836 mi
- 11/09/2020113,202 mi+11,468 mi
- 27/08/2021121,584 mi+8,382 mi
- 14/09/2022126,511 mi+4,927 mi
- 12/09/2023129,939 mi+3,428 mi
- 09/09/2024143,690 mi+13,751 mi
- 13/09/2024143,872 mi+182 mi
- 22/10/2025153,550 mi+9,678 mi
- 22/10/2025153,550 mi
- 19/10/2026162,352 mi+8,802 mi
Average of roughly 8,108 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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