2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SY59 XAE
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/11/2009. Recorded mileage 118,990 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1598cc
SY59 XAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 118,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SY59 XAE Mileage History
- 26/08/2022104,133 mi
- 31/08/2022104,162 mi+29 mi
- 29/08/2023109,486 mi+5,324 mi
- 02/09/2024114,113 mi+4,627 mi
- 23/09/2025118,990 mi+4,877 mi
Average of roughly 4,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY59 XAE 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 (SY59 XAE) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.