2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LR59 VWL
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 171,525 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR59 VWL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 171,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR59 VWL 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 (LR59 VWL) between September 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LR59 VWL Mileage History
- 06/09/201272,707 mi
- 18/09/201382,817 mi+10,110 mi
- 22/09/201496,026 mi+13,209 mi
- 22/09/2015107,303 mi+11,277 mi
- 26/09/2016114,400 mi+7,097 mi
- 22/09/2017120,257 mi+5,857 mi
- 20/09/2018126,660 mi+6,403 mi
- 27/08/2019131,675 mi+5,015 mi
- 04/09/2020135,755 mi+4,080 mi
- 22/09/2021141,692 mi+5,937 mi
- 22/09/2021141,692 mi
- 27/09/2022149,670 mi+7,978 mi
- 09/08/2023152,312 mi+2,642 mi
- 09/08/2023152,316 mi+4 mi
- 29/08/2024163,139 mi+10,823 mi
- 04/09/2024163,139 mi
- 29/08/2025171,525 mi+8,386 mi
- 29/08/2025171,525 mi
Average of roughly 7,615 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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