2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RM09 ROO
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 155,405 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RM09 ROO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 155,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RM09 ROO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (RM09 ROO) between March 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RM09 ROO Mileage History
- 12/03/201238,593 mi
- 08/03/201351,392 mi+12,799 mi
- 08/03/201351,392 mi
- 31/03/201467,977 mi+16,585 mi
- 31/03/201467,977 mi
- 02/04/201581,161 mi+13,184 mi
- 23/11/2016103,170 mi+22,009 mi
- 24/11/2016103,175 mi+5 mi
- 27/11/2017115,216 mi+12,041 mi
- 27/11/2017115,216 mi
- 07/12/2018122,815 mi+7,599 mi
- 07/12/2018122,815 mi
- 04/12/2019130,690 mi+7,875 mi
- 07/12/2019130,690 mi
- 03/12/2020137,776 mi+7,086 mi
- 15/12/2021142,186 mi+4,410 mi
- 16/12/2021142,187 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/2022146,148 mi+3,961 mi
- 14/12/2022146,148 mi
- 18/04/2024151,087 mi+4,939 mi
- 18/04/2024151,087 mi
- 09/04/2025153,276 mi+2,189 mi
- 09/04/2025153,276 mi
- 17/07/2026155,405 mi+2,129 mi
Average of roughly 8,142 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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