2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · X9 XAS
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 112,133 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X9 XAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 112,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X9 XAS 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 (X9 XAS) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X9 XAS Mileage History
- 15/02/202372,913 mi
- 15/01/202482,180 mi+9,267 mi
- 17/01/202482,183 mi+3 mi
- 06/01/202596,565 mi+14,382 mi
- 10/01/2026112,133 mi+15,568 mi
Average of roughly 13,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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