2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OV59 XYB
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 202,229 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV59 XYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 202,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV59 XYB 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 (OV59 XYB) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
OV59 XYB Mileage History
- 30/03/2022171,516 mi
- 30/03/2023185,732 mi+14,216 mi
- 31/03/2023185,734 mi+2 mi
- 25/04/2024196,500 mi+10,766 mi
- 01/08/2025202,229 mi+5,729 mi
Average of roughly 9,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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