2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.6 TDI SE Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (104 bhp)
• Year: 2009
• Mileage: 185,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 185,000 miles, this 2009 Volkswagen Golf SE has covered about 99,900 more miles than other 2009 Volkswagen Golf cars. Priced at £1,000, this car is advertised £989 below the AskCar estimate of £1,989. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,548 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 127 days. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 30 June 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Karhouse in Chesham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £989 (49%) under the AskCar estimate of £1,989. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,548 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2009 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 127 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 1 July 2026 at £1,000. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 30 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 1 July 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 182,645 miles, which matches the advertised 185,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 99,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2009 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2009 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,785 to £6,499, as of 5 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2009 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 109,510 miles. Price: £2,785, £1,785 more than this car. Dealer: Pendle Car Sales in Burnley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2009-855bd3a9c71f
• 2009 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 56,000 miles. Price: £6,499, £5,499 more than this car. Dealer: Dorchester Sports in Dorchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2009-08dc6cbb8447