2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · Y70 SAM
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2009. Recorded mileage 138,060 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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Y70 SAM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 138,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y70 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (Y70 SAM) between June 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
Y70 SAM Mileage History
- 01/06/201259,217 mi
- 07/06/2013655,912 mi+596,695 mi
- 30/05/201472,351 mi-583,561 mi
- 19/05/201578,145 mi+5,794 mi
- 31/05/201684,807 mi+6,662 mi
- 30/05/201790,677 mi+5,870 mi
- 05/06/201896,463 mi+5,786 mi
- 06/06/2019101,577 mi+5,114 mi
- 11/12/2020108,495 mi+6,918 mi
- 21/12/2021113,297 mi+4,802 mi
- 16/12/2022118,815 mi+5,518 mi
- 20/12/2023124,561 mi+5,746 mi
- 09/12/2024130,507 mi+5,946 mi
- 12/12/2025138,060 mi+7,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,827 miles per year across 14 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: Good
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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