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2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RO09 KAX

RO09 KAX

2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 159,165 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
159,165 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1390cc
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RO09 KAX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
  • 159,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

RO09 KAX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 02:00
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 (RO09 KAX) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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RO09 KAX Mileage History

  1. 01/09/2022145,440 mi
  2. 01/09/2022145,440 mi
  3. 16/08/2023152,963 mi+7,523 mi
  4. 19/09/2024159,079 mi+6,116 mi
  5. 06/10/2025159,165 mi+86 mi

Average of roughly 4,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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