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2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SD59 UTE

SD59 UTE

2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/11/2009. Recorded mileage 131,424 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2009 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,424 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1968cc

SD59 UTE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
  • 131,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SD59 UTE Mileage History

  1. 14/03/2023121,212 mi
  2. 29/08/2024127,814 mi+6,602 mi
  3. 03/09/2024127,865 mi+51 mi
  4. 06/10/2025131,424 mi+3,559 mi
  5. 06/10/2025131,424 mi

Average of roughly 3,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SD59 UTE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 13:36
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 (SD59 UTE) between March 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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