2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RJ09 PXT
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 212,025 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ09 PXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 212,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ09 PXT 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 (RJ09 PXT) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (20 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RJ09 PXT Mileage History
- 24/07/2023189,164 mi
- 08/08/2024200,926 mi+11,762 mi
- 12/08/2024201,036 mi+110 mi
- 28/07/2025211,643 mi+10,607 mi
- 05/08/2025212,025 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 11,238 miles per year across 5 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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