2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YE53 XRS
2009 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 103,197 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
YE53 XRS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/12/2023
- 103,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 XRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (YE53 XRS) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YE53 XRS Mileage History
- 08/12/202197,907 mi
- 17/12/202198,058 mi+151 mi
- 31/12/202299,149 mi+1,091 mi
- 30/12/2023103,197 mi+4,048 mi
Average of roughly 2,569 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (1K)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YE53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YE53XRS.
BMW
M4
DACIA
SANDERO
FORD
KUGA ST-LINE X EDITION HEV CVT
MG
ZS
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF GTI TSI S-A
TOYOTA
YARIS
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
JAECOO
5 LUXURY EV
FORD
RANGER RAPTOR ECOBOOST 4X4 A
VAUXHALL
ASTRA GS TURBO AUTO
YAMAHA
YZF R1
FORD
FIESTA
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
- Front Wing Arch Sound-Deadening Foam Sponge CorrosionModerate
Volkswagen installed dense acoustic foam blocks at the top apex of the front wing arches. These retain moisture, road salt, and mud against the bare inner metal, rotting the front wings and sills from the inside out.
- 1.4 TSI Twincharged (EA111) Timing Chain Stretch & Piston Ringland FailureSerious
The complex 1.4 TSI 140/170bhp Twincharged engine (supercharged + turbocharged) suffers from hydraulic timing chain tensioner slack causing timing jump, alongside cracked piston ringlands from thermal stress.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) Rattle & Clutch Wear on 1.9 / 2.0 TDISerious
The dual-mass flywheel on PD105 and PD140 diesel engines develops internal rotational play, causing heavy vibration at idle and potentially damaging the starter motor or bellhousing if not replaced.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.