2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RO59 FPP
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 144,420 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO59 FPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 144,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RO59 FPP Mileage History
- 20/03/2024139,890 mi
- 24/03/2025142,316 mi+2,426 mi
- 24/03/2025142,316 mi
- 31/03/2026144,420 mi+2,104 mi
- 31/03/2026144,420 mi
Average of roughly 2,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO59 FPP 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 (RO59 FPP) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 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: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 (”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 ”.
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