2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WG58 LGN
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 164,001 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WG58 LGN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 164,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG58 LGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (WG58 LGN) between November 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WG58 LGN Mileage History
- 14/11/201143,564 mi
- 02/11/201258,738 mi+15,174 mi
- 17/10/201373,143 mi+14,405 mi
- 08/10/201486,819 mi+13,676 mi
- 30/10/2015100,877 mi+14,058 mi
- 19/10/2016111,672 mi+10,795 mi
- 19/10/2017124,871 mi+13,199 mi
- 19/10/2017124,871 mi
- 29/10/2018134,286 mi+9,415 mi
- 10/10/2019141,610 mi+7,324 mi
- 10/10/2019141,610 mi
- 30/09/202046,514 mi-95,096 mi
- 01/10/2020146,514 mi+100,000 mi
- 21/10/2021151,064 mi+4,550 mi
- 17/10/2022156,108 mi+5,044 mi
- 20/10/2023162,566 mi+6,458 mi
- 27/08/2024162,841 mi+275 mi
- 12/09/2025164,001 mi+1,160 mi
Average of roughly 8,710 miles per year across 18 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: 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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