2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SP59 WRG
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 78,953 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SP59 WRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2025
- 78,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SP59 WRG Mileage History
- 15/09/202373,550 mi
- 15/09/202373,550 mi
- 19/09/202476,459 mi+2,909 mi
- 20/09/202476,459 mi
- 17/09/202578,953 mi+2,494 mi
Average of roughly 2,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP59 WRG 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 (SP59 WRG) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
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