2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MT59 URA
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2009. Recorded mileage 173,028 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1600cc
MT59 URA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 173,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MT59 URA Mileage History
- 04/09/2024158,828 mi
- 26/08/2025166,035 mi+7,207 mi
- 05/09/2025166,035 mi
- 06/08/2026172,855 mi+6,820 mi
- 13/08/2026173,028 mi+173 mi
Average of roughly 7,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MT59 URA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (MT59 URA) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.