2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · M26 WAJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 154,020 miles passed with no defects recorded. This follows a period of three clean passes dating back to 2022, indicating that the mechanical and safety components monitored by the DVSA are currently being maintained to an acceptable standard without recurring structural failures or escalating issues. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 and February 2026, the car covered 13,607 miles, suggesting regular annual driving patterns. A notable gap exists between the February 2022 and November 2022 tests, where the vehicle sat for nine months before its re-test. However, the failure in early November 2022 followed by a pass just four days later suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying immediate faults rather than allowing them to persist. While the recent records are clean, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly given the vehicle's 17-year age. High-mileage Golfs of this era often face corrosion in the rear sills and suspension mounting points. Since the MOT record does not list recent advisories for rust, a manual check of the underside and the condition of the rubber suspension bushes is necessary. These components are prone to accelerated wear at 154,000 miles, regardless of a clean MOT history.