2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PJ09 LXY
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2009. Recorded mileage 172,548 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,548 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.
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PJ09 LXY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2024
- 172,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ09 LXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (PJ09 LXY) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fan catching aircon pump (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (exhaust major leak) (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
PJ09 LXY Mileage History
- 31/03/2022169,004 mi
- 24/07/2024172,548 mi+3,544 mi
Average of roughly 1,530 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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