2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MA09 MFF
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 153,189 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA09 MFF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 153,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA09 MFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (MA09 MFF) between April 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MA09 MFF Mileage History
- 14/04/201243,091 mi
- 10/04/201349,029 mi+5,938 mi
- 09/05/201454,822 mi+5,793 mi
- 28/04/201559,857 mi+5,035 mi
- 19/04/201665,930 mi+6,073 mi
- 13/04/201771,062 mi+5,132 mi
- 13/04/201771,062 mi
- 12/04/201876,327 mi+5,265 mi
- 02/05/201984,489 mi+8,162 mi
- 01/07/202094,568 mi+10,079 mi
- 28/06/2021102,717 mi+8,149 mi
- 27/06/2022112,089 mi+9,372 mi
- 16/06/2023119,837 mi+7,748 mi
- 05/06/2024130,187 mi+10,350 mi
- 09/07/2025146,028 mi+15,841 mi
- 10/07/2025146,028 mi
- 07/07/2026153,189 mi+7,161 mi
Average of roughly 7,738 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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