2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R3 HDM
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 136,863 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 HDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2026
- 136,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R3 HDM 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 (R3 HDM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
R3 HDM Mileage History
- 08/08/2023115,775 mi
- 13/08/2024128,900 mi+13,125 mi
- 30/07/2025130,432 mi+1,532 mi
- 06/08/2025130,440 mi+8 mi
- 20/08/2026136,863 mi+6,423 mi
Average of roughly 6,950 miles per year across 5 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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