2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PJ09 RYK
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 156,044 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,044 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PJ09 RYK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 156,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ09 RYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (PJ09 RYK) between May 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))”.
PJ09 RYK Mileage History
- 21/05/201232,659 mi
- 31/05/201340,685 mi+8,026 mi
- 05/06/201447,635 mi+6,950 mi
- 19/06/201554,068 mi+6,433 mi
- 13/06/201659,793 mi+5,725 mi
- 06/10/201661,037 mi+1,244 mi
- 05/10/201770,775 mi+9,738 mi
- 09/10/201770,799 mi+24 mi
- 05/06/201989,197 mi+18,398 mi
- 05/06/201989,197 mi
- 24/11/2020101,922 mi+12,725 mi
- 25/11/2020101,922 mi
- 11/12/2021114,121 mi+12,199 mi
- 11/12/2021114,121 mi
- 09/01/2023125,395 mi+11,274 mi
- 13/01/2024135,435 mi+10,040 mi
- 13/01/2024135,435 mi
- 07/03/2025147,189 mi+11,754 mi
- 06/03/2026156,044 mi+8,855 mi
Average of roughly 8,947 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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