2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · XAN 1L
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 165,965 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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XAN 1L Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 165,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XAN 1L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (XAN 1L) between October 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
XAN 1L Mileage History
- 11/10/201237,844 mi
- 31/03/201454,691 mi+16,847 mi
- 13/04/201565,457 mi+10,766 mi
- 29/08/201689,589 mi+24,132 mi
- 29/08/201689,589 mi
- 11/11/2017110,114 mi+20,525 mi
- 24/11/2018122,697 mi+12,583 mi
- 24/11/2018122,697 mi
- 28/10/2019137,114 mi+14,417 mi
- 13/11/2020143,153 mi+6,039 mi
- 20/11/2020143,317 mi+164 mi
- 23/11/2021146,435 mi+3,118 mi
- 27/10/2022151,469 mi+5,034 mi
- 18/11/2023157,878 mi+6,409 mi
- 12/11/2024162,262 mi+4,384 mi
- 23/10/2025165,964 mi+3,702 mi
- 24/10/2025165,965 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,830 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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