2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · M27 TAH
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 103,787 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M27 TAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 103,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M27 TAH 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 (M27 TAH) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M27 TAH Mileage History
- 04/01/202489,792 mi
- 05/01/202489,792 mi
- 07/01/202597,729 mi+7,937 mi
- 09/01/202597,729 mi
- 07/02/2026103,787 mi+6,058 mi
Average of roughly 6,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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