2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YR59 GSO
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 121,810 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR59 GSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 121,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR59 GSO 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 (YR59 GSO) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.32% (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 247 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.90 (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
YR59 GSO Mileage History
- 20/08/2022111,417 mi
- 25/08/2023116,409 mi+4,992 mi
- 25/08/2023116,407 mi-2 mi
- 16/08/2024121,727 mi+5,320 mi
- 23/08/2024121,810 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 5,171 miles per year across 5 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: 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.
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