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2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ML59 PKO

ML59 PKO

2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/10/2009. Recorded mileage 170,592 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/05/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
170,592 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
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Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1600cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT from May 2024 was a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in 2023, which shows the vehicle has been maintained well recently. The trend looks stable. Although there was a failed test in April 2022, it was resolved quickly, and no further defects have been recorded in the years since. There are no recurring issues present in this history. With 170,592 miles, the mileage is roughly typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging about 10,000 miles per year. This suggests the car has seen regular use rather than being heavily overworked or left standing for long periods. Because the MOT history is largely clean, there are no specific mechanical risks highlighted by the records. The most important checks to make in person should be a thorough inspection of the suspension, the brakes, and the tyres to check for any signs of wear.

ML59 PKO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
  • 170,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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ML59 PKO Mileage History

  1. 28/04/2022141,693 mi
  2. 28/04/2022141,701 mi+8 mi
  3. 04/05/2023156,207 mi+14,506 mi
  4. 03/05/2024170,592 mi+14,385 mi

Average of roughly 14,339 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

ML59 PKO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (ML59 PKO) between April 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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