2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LV09 FCE
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 144,714 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LV09 FCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 144,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LV09 FCE Mileage History
- 05/07/2022118,036 mi
- 29/06/2023131,379 mi+13,343 mi
- 30/06/2023131,379 mi
- 03/07/2024144,714 mi+13,335 mi
- 03/07/2024144,714 mi
Average of roughly 13,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LV09 FCE 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 (LV09 FCE) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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