Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 115,537 miles on the clock, averaging 6,385 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for GY09 FCG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,537 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,255 |
| Average per year | 6,385 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY09 FCG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About GY09 FCG
What car is GY09 FCG?
GY09 FCG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.
What is the mileage of GY09 FCG?
The last recorded mileage for GY09 FCG was 115,537 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY09 FCG passed its MOT?
GY09 FCG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.
Is GY09 FCG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY09 FCG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY09 FCG?
GY09 FCG is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.