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2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RE59 PZB

RE59 PZB

2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2009. Recorded mileage 144,369 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
144,369 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
1600cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

Recent MOT outcome The latest MOT (30 Oct 2025) recorded a failure. The car was flagged for front brake discs that are worn, pitted or scored, and for front tyre tread that is below the legal 1.0 mm minimum. An oil leak was noted but deemed non‑excessive. Recurring mechanical pattern Across three years the MOT sheets show a consistent wear story: - Front brake discs flagged each year (2023, 2025). - Front‑side suspension items (arm pins/bushes, anti‑roll‑bar dust cover) repeatedly marked as worn or dirty. - Tyre wear appearing in 2023 (off‑side front) and again in 2025 (both front tyres). - Minor rear‑coil‑spring corrosion and a hint of shock‑absorber oil mist in 2023. These items point to normal age‑related deterioration, but the repeat appearance of front‑brake and tyre issues suggests they are not being fully addressed. Trend assessment The defect list is growing: 2023 listed several suspension and tyre concerns; 2024 added an anti‑roll‑bar dust‑cover issue; 2025 culminates in a MOT failure for tyre tread and still‑present brake disc wear. The trend is therefore worsening , not stabilising.

RE59 PZB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 144,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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RE59 PZB Mileage History

  1. 31/10/2023133,674 mi
  2. 30/10/2024139,262 mi+5,588 mi
  3. 31/10/2024139,264 mi+2 mi
  4. 30/10/2025144,368 mi+5,104 mi
  5. 30/10/2025144,369 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RE59 PZB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 20:48
MOT Analysis

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 (RE59 PZB) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e”; “Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (”.

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