2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · VO09 XTN
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 188,690 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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VO09 XTN Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 188,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO09 XTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (VO09 XTN) between April 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VO09 XTN Mileage History
- 13/04/201259,071 mi
- 13/04/201259,071 mi
- 17/04/201375,866 mi+16,795 mi
- 14/04/201490,107 mi+14,241 mi
- 17/04/201592,332 mi+2,225 mi
- 17/04/201592,332 mi
- 12/04/201696,564 mi+4,232 mi
- 05/04/201799,400 mi+2,836 mi
- 11/04/2018103,339 mi+3,939 mi
- 21/03/2019107,124 mi+3,785 mi
- 21/03/2019107,124 mi
- 12/06/2020155,591 mi+48,467 mi
- 12/06/2020113,591 mi-42,000 mi
- 20/05/2021117,625 mi+4,034 mi
- 23/06/2022121,568 mi+3,943 mi
- 29/06/2022121,568 mi
- 01/07/2023172,698 mi+51,130 mi
- 01/10/2024180,027 mi+7,329 mi
- 11/02/2026188,690 mi+8,663 mi
Average of roughly 9,371 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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