2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RE59 LFM
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 148,107 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE59 LFM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 148,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 LFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (RE59 LFM) between October 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge, Cords showing (5.2.3 (e))”.
RE59 LFM Mileage History
- 24/10/201248,499 mi
- 21/10/201359,874 mi+11,375 mi
- 15/10/201465,410 mi+5,536 mi
- 23/10/201573,657 mi+8,247 mi
- 21/10/201682,997 mi+9,340 mi
- 19/10/201792,647 mi+9,650 mi
- 11/10/2018101,318 mi+8,671 mi
- 09/10/2019110,389 mi+9,071 mi
- 21/10/2020116,563 mi+6,174 mi
- 22/10/2020116,588 mi+25 mi
- 21/10/2021121,314 mi+4,726 mi
- 29/09/2022127,639 mi+6,325 mi
- 26/10/2023133,861 mi+6,222 mi
- 01/10/2024140,812 mi+6,951 mi
- 14/10/2025148,098 mi+7,286 mi
- 14/10/2025148,107 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,679 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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