2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RU51 DER
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 152,715 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU51 DER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 152,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU51 DER 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 (RU51 DER) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RU51 DER Mileage History
- 13/01/2023139,064 mi
- 01/02/2024144,613 mi+5,549 mi
- 15/02/2024144,615 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2025152,715 mi+8,100 mi
- 21/02/2025152,715 mi
Average of roughly 6,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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