2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MJ09 RBX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 86,169 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MJ09 RBX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 86,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ09 RBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (MJ09 RBX) between May 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MJ09 RBX Mileage History
- 31/05/201212,977 mi
- 16/05/201316,393 mi+3,416 mi
- 23/05/201425,063 mi+8,670 mi
- 08/06/201531,919 mi+6,856 mi
- 13/06/201639,499 mi+7,580 mi
- 15/06/201639,531 mi+32 mi
- 04/05/201744,923 mi+5,392 mi
- 16/04/201850,738 mi+5,815 mi
- 24/04/201956,118 mi+5,380 mi
- 01/06/202062,490 mi+6,372 mi
- 12/01/202163,487 mi+997 mi
- 10/01/202267,487 mi+4,000 mi
- 10/01/202267,487 mi
- 09/01/202372,163 mi+4,676 mi
- 08/01/202476,647 mi+4,484 mi
- 08/01/202581,026 mi+4,379 mi
- 09/01/202581,028 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/202686,160 mi+5,132 mi
- 12/01/202686,169 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,375 miles per year across 19 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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