2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · N3 AHU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2009. Recorded mileage 170,699 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,699 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1968cc
N3 AHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 170,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N3 AHU Mileage History
- 31/01/2023152,295 mi
- 31/01/2023152,298 mi+3 mi
- 12/02/2024159,384 mi+7,086 mi
- 13/02/2025165,873 mi+6,489 mi
- 19/03/2026170,699 mi+4,826 mi
Average of roughly 5,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N3 AHU 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 (N3 AHU) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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