2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SS09 SES
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2009. Recorded mileage 82,190 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS09 SES Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 82,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS09 SES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (SS09 SES) between May 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
SS09 SES Mileage History
- 23/05/201213,144 mi
- 13/05/201317,443 mi+4,299 mi
- 23/05/201423,662 mi+6,219 mi
- 05/06/201529,473 mi+5,811 mi
- 23/06/201634,646 mi+5,173 mi
- 23/06/201634,646 mi
- 19/06/201740,228 mi+5,582 mi
- 12/09/201845,344 mi+5,116 mi
- 04/10/201952,234 mi+6,890 mi
- 20/08/202056,562 mi+4,328 mi
- 06/07/202156,584 mi+22 mi
- 27/06/202266,181 mi+9,597 mi
- 22/06/202372,759 mi+6,578 mi
- 30/06/202372,863 mi+104 mi
- 19/07/202479,569 mi+6,706 mi
- 27/07/202479,576 mi+7 mi
- 22/12/202582,190 mi+2,614 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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