2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SY09 WDX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 170,650 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY09 WDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 170,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY09 WDX 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 (SY09 WDX) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Failed during Brake test (1.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SY09 WDX Mileage History
- 05/12/2022154,185 mi
- 05/12/2022154,185 mi
- 18/01/2024160,745 mi+6,560 mi
- 12/02/2025170,650 mi+9,905 mi
- 12/02/2025170,650 mi
Average of roughly 7,517 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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