2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WR59 RVA
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 109,165 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR59 RVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 109,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR59 RVA 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 (WR59 RVA) between December 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp full of water (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WR59 RVA Mileage History
- 21/12/2021101,032 mi
- 14/04/2023105,075 mi+4,043 mi
- 14/04/2023105,075 mi
- 27/03/2024109,155 mi+4,080 mi
- 27/03/2024109,165 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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