2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SJ58 LGX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 170,731 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SJ58 LGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 170,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ58 LGX 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 (SJ58 LGX) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ58 LGX Mileage History
- 27/01/2022126,704 mi
- 14/01/2023136,653 mi+9,949 mi
- 22/01/2024153,802 mi+17,149 mi
- 04/02/2025170,728 mi+16,926 mi
- 11/02/2025170,731 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 14,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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