Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 76,305 miles on the clock, averaging 5,707 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for GT09 MAX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 76,305 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,810 |
| Average per year | 5,707 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GT09 MAX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GT — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About GT09 MAX
What car is GT09 MAX?
GT09 MAX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Brighton in 2013.
What is the mileage of GT09 MAX?
The last recorded mileage for GT09 MAX was 76,305 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GT09 MAX passed its MOT?
GT09 MAX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.
Is GT09 MAX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GT09 MAX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is GT09 MAX?
GT09 MAX is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.