2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NJ58 GYH
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 133,017 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ58 GYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 133,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NJ58 GYH 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 (NJ58 GYH) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ58 GYH Mileage History
- 24/01/2023130,406 mi
- 18/01/2024131,589 mi+1,183 mi
- 19/01/2024131,597 mi+8 mi
- 17/01/2025132,999 mi+1,402 mi
- 23/01/2025133,017 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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