2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SL59 BFE
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 122,886 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL59 BFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 122,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL59 BFE 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 (SL59 BFE) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 R18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SL59 BFE Mileage History
- 12/08/2022114,288 mi
- 08/09/2023115,196 mi+908 mi
- 15/08/2024119,416 mi+4,220 mi
- 23/08/2024119,425 mi+9 mi
- 04/09/2025122,886 mi+3,461 mi
Average of roughly 2,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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