2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · ML09 VDJ

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 17 November 2025 at 161,041 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared with no defects recorded at that test. Prior to this, the car failed on 15 November 2025 at 161,035 miles yet the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The same pattern occurred in November 2024, when a fail on 13 November at 147,649 miles with no defects was followed by a clean pass on 14 November at 147,655 miles. Mileage has accumulated at a broadly typical rate for a 2009 vehicle, rising from 140,706 miles at the November 2023 test to 147,655 by November 2024 and 161,041 by November 2025, equating to roughly 9,400 miles per year. The gaps between tests are consistent annual intervals with no prolonged dormancy or sudden high-use spikes. The recorded history is sparse and clean, showing no advisories or reported wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes across the three-year span. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and subframes, as the MOT record discloses no advisories but does not confirm absence of underlying rust at this mileage. The repeated no-defect fails suggest the previous owner may have mishandled test bookings rather than neglected mechanical care, though the absence of any flagged binding calipers, exhaust emissions issues, or coil spring fractures implies reasonable upkeep. Given the 161,041-mile odometer reading, verify the condition of drivetrain mounts and suspension arm bushes in person before purchase.