2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ML59 GOP
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 96,626 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML59 GOP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 96,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML59 GOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (ML59 GOP) between September 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 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: “Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ML59 GOP Mileage History
- 29/09/20125,390 mi
- 22/10/20136,877 mi+1,487 mi
- 16/09/20148,181 mi+1,304 mi
- 17/09/20159,546 mi+1,365 mi
- 23/06/20169,886 mi+340 mi
- 23/06/20169,886 mi
- 22/06/201729,823 mi+19,937 mi
- 20/06/201852,321 mi+22,498 mi
- 20/06/201852,321 mi
- 06/06/201969,118 mi+16,797 mi
- 17/06/202085,041 mi+15,923 mi
- 28/05/202186,214 mi+1,173 mi
- 14/06/202286,300 mi+86 mi
- 07/04/202696,626 mi+10,326 mi
- 07/04/202696,626 mi
Average of roughly 6,748 miles per year across 15 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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