2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MV09 YXP
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 159,516 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
MV09 YXP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2022
- 159,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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MV09 YXP Mileage History
- 24/02/201227,371 mi
- 21/02/201333,508 mi+6,137 mi
- 27/04/201334,419 mi+911 mi
- 27/04/201334,419 mi
- 29/04/201450,370 mi+15,951 mi
- 13/05/201566,446 mi+16,076 mi
- 24/05/201681,271 mi+14,825 mi
- 01/06/201796,429 mi+15,158 mi
- 07/06/2018116,800 mi+20,371 mi
- 04/06/2019132,449 mi+15,649 mi
- 16/06/2020145,992 mi+13,543 mi
- 17/06/2020145,992 mi
- 25/06/2021153,819 mi+7,827 mi
- 20/07/2021153,822 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/2021153,822 mi
- 12/11/2022159,516 mi+5,694 mi
Average of roughly 12,331 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
MV09 YXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (MV09 YXP) between February 2012 and November 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2022 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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