2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MF59 PLZ
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 210,784 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF59 PLZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 210,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF59 PLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (MF59 PLZ) between August 2012 and January 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
MF59 PLZ Mileage History
- 30/08/201276,165 mi
- 20/08/201395,960 mi+19,795 mi
- 20/08/201395,960 mi
- 13/08/2014112,315 mi+16,355 mi
- 04/09/2015126,039 mi+13,724 mi
- 31/08/2016134,132 mi+8,093 mi
- 24/10/2017146,479 mi+12,347 mi
- 25/10/2017146,482 mi+3 mi
- 29/11/2018158,722 mi+12,240 mi
- 30/11/2018158,722 mi
- 02/12/2019175,097 mi+16,375 mi
- 27/11/2020190,909 mi+15,812 mi
- 30/11/2020190,995 mi+86 mi
- 18/01/2022210,784 mi+19,789 mi
Average of roughly 14,343 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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