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LJ09 FWO

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 99,666 miles on the clock, averaging 6,052 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 LJ09 FWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,052

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year420
Average per year6,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ09 FWO 26k44k63k81k100k '12'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,666 miles
Since last MOT+420 miles
PASS
Mileage99,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage93,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage91,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage88,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage82,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
PASS
Mileage75,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage67,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage56,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage47,831 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage37,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage35,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage26,039 miles

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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

RegistrationLJ09 FWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About LJ09 FWO

What car is LJ09 FWO?

LJ09 FWO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2009.

What is the mileage of LJ09 FWO?

The last recorded mileage for LJ09 FWO was 99,666 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ09 FWO passed its MOT?

LJ09 FWO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2024.

Is LJ09 FWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ09 FWO 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 LJ09 FWO?

LJ09 FWO is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.