2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RO09 PBY
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 65,086 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO09 PBY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 65,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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RO09 PBY Mileage History
- 23/03/201219,119 mi
- 22/03/201325,656 mi+6,537 mi
- 24/03/201431,747 mi+6,091 mi
- 30/03/201537,236 mi+5,489 mi
- 01/04/201640,959 mi+3,723 mi
- 17/03/201745,111 mi+4,152 mi
- 06/04/201849,194 mi+4,083 mi
- 12/09/201953,063 mi+3,869 mi
- 11/09/202053,965 mi+902 mi
- 03/09/202154,395 mi+430 mi
- 03/09/202154,408 mi+13 mi
- 05/09/202255,440 mi+1,032 mi
- 22/08/202356,490 mi+1,050 mi
- 20/08/202458,131 mi+1,641 mi
- 26/08/202559,007 mi+876 mi
- 19/08/202665,086 mi+6,079 mi
Average of roughly 3,191 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
RO09 PBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (RO09 PBY) between March 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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