2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RO09 BOU
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 219,433 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO09 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 219,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RO09 BOU Mileage History
- 18/09/2023184,694 mi
- 19/09/2023184,694 mi
- 29/09/2024201,197 mi+16,503 mi
- 22/09/2025219,431 mi+18,234 mi
- 24/09/2025219,433 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 17,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO09 BOU 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 (RO09 BOU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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