2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RO59 XBW
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 214,169 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO59 XBW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 214,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO59 XBW 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 (RO59 XBW) between September 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RO59 XBW Mileage History
- 28/09/201245,182 mi
- 26/09/201358,941 mi+13,759 mi
- 03/10/201474,400 mi+15,459 mi
- 01/10/201580,159 mi+5,759 mi
- 08/10/201580,278 mi+119 mi
- 07/10/2016100,886 mi+20,608 mi
- 07/10/2016100,886 mi
- 07/10/201712,376 mi-88,510 mi
- 09/10/2018142,029 mi+129,653 mi
- 07/10/2019150,239 mi+8,210 mi
- 10/09/2020157,784 mi+7,545 mi
- 17/09/2020157,784 mi
- 04/10/2021164,341 mi+6,557 mi
- 13/10/2021164,341 mi
- 14/10/2022175,875 mi+11,534 mi
- 17/10/2022175,878 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/2023187,352 mi+11,474 mi
- 12/10/2023187,352 mi
- 07/10/2024196,056 mi+8,704 mi
- 08/10/2024196,056 mi
- 08/10/2025204,593 mi+8,537 mi
- 08/10/2025204,593 mi
- 13/10/2026214,158 mi+9,565 mi
- 15/10/2026214,169 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 12,031 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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