2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N19 KAE
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 87,147 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N19 KAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 87,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N19 KAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (N19 KAE) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
N19 KAE Mileage History
- 13/04/202282,347 mi
- 14/04/202384,990 mi+2,643 mi
- 15/04/202487,147 mi+2,157 mi
Average of roughly 2,392 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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