2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · OY59 OPN
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 52,641 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY59 OPN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 52,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY59 OPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (OY59 OPN) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY59 OPN Mileage History
- 24/09/201210,736 mi
- 18/09/201320,751 mi+10,015 mi
- 24/09/201424,822 mi+4,071 mi
- 22/09/201528,340 mi+3,518 mi
- 26/09/201631,299 mi+2,959 mi
- 13/09/201734,964 mi+3,665 mi
- 17/09/201837,414 mi+2,450 mi
- 17/09/201940,140 mi+2,726 mi
- 22/09/202041,814 mi+1,674 mi
- 06/09/202143,331 mi+1,517 mi
- 29/09/202245,191 mi+1,860 mi
- 26/09/202346,933 mi+1,742 mi
- 26/09/202346,933 mi
- 25/09/202448,847 mi+1,914 mi
- 27/09/202551,019 mi+2,172 mi
- 29/09/202551,041 mi+22 mi
- 26/09/202652,641 mi+1,600 mi
Average of roughly 2,992 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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