2009 Volkswagen Golf · 159,700 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2009 Volkswagen Golfs fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Golf years (159,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 35.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 109,453
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 159,700
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16%
- Lights and electrics12.7%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.51%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.44%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.24%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.97%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.82%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.61%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Golfs fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Golf years (159,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.6% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Golf shows 109,453 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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