2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RE09 OCH
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2009. Recorded mileage 141,973 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE09 OCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 141,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RE09 OCH Mileage History
- 16/11/2024139,151 mi
- 16/11/2024139,151 mi
- 21/11/2025141,898 mi+2,747 mi
- 20/04/2026141,971 mi+73 mi
- 30/04/2026141,973 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE09 OCH 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 (RE09 OCH) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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