2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ST59 MRO
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 145,221 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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ST59 MRO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2022
- 145,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST59 MRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (ST59 MRO) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid outer sill holed and”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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