Volkswagen Golf S (2009)
2009 Volkswagen Golf S
CarHunch analysed 529 real MOT records for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf S.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Golf S has a first-time pass rate of just 64.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals a reliability concern for this age and model. The petrol versions are particularly problematic with a 0.4% pass rate, though the majority of these cars run on other fuels (likely diesel or hybrid conversions) where the pass rate climbs to 87.2%, making fuel type a critical factor in your buying decision.
At nearly 98,000 miles median mileage, these Golfs have covered average ground for their age, yet they're still racking up 0.75 failures per MOT on average—suggesting wear and maintenance issues beyond typical aging. Before buying one, request a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the drivetrain and suspension, as the gap between this model's pass rate and the national average points to systemic weak spots rather than isolated problems.
The 2009 Volkswagen Golf S passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (79.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 529 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S
Based on MOT data from 529 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Other (74%) | 392 | 87.2% | 1 |
| Petrol (26%) | 137 | 57.1% | 0.04 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 4,012 Volkswagen Golf S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Volkswagen Golf S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Volkswagen Golf S vehicles fall between 80,337 and 112,750 miles.
2009 Volkswagen Golf S — Still on the Road
Most 2009 Volkswagen Golf Ss are still being driven.
258 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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