2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI 1.6L Heavy oil · OY59 RFE
2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 26 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 221,805 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF S TDI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY59 RFE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 221,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY59 RFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf S Tdi (OY59 RFE) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
OY59 RFE Mileage History
- 11/09/201225,648 mi
- 13/09/201225,654 mi+6 mi
- 22/07/201338,079 mi+12,425 mi
- 21/08/201338,261 mi+182 mi
- 06/08/201456,252 mi+17,991 mi
- 16/07/201575,607 mi+19,355 mi
- 16/07/201575,607 mi
- 08/07/201690,828 mi+15,221 mi
- 08/07/201690,828 mi
- 03/08/2017102,779 mi+11,951 mi
- 04/08/2017102,779 mi
- 24/07/2018117,644 mi+14,865 mi
- 02/08/2019133,902 mi+16,258 mi
- 05/08/2019133,902 mi
- 14/12/2020161,345 mi+27,443 mi
- 16/12/2020161,413 mi+68 mi
- 11/03/2022179,082 mi+17,669 mi
- 17/05/2023194,506 mi+15,424 mi
- 11/05/2024106,434 mi-88,072 mi
- 08/06/2024207,367 mi+100,933 mi
- 10/06/2025215,178 mi+7,811 mi
- 10/06/2025215,178 mi
- 24/09/2026221,805 mi+6,627 mi
Average of roughly 13,977 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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