2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · M334 ARK
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 123,555 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M334 ARK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 123,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M334 ARK 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 (M334 ARK) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M334 ARK Mileage History
- 01/08/2023108,182 mi
- 11/09/2024113,640 mi+5,458 mi
- 01/10/2024113,660 mi+20 mi
- 09/09/2025118,200 mi+4,540 mi
- 14/09/2026123,555 mi+5,355 mi
Average of roughly 4,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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