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AF59 VXO

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 70,209 miles on the clock, averaging 12,283 miles per year, above 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 AF59 VXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
12,283

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading70,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,236
Average per year12,283
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF59 VXO 33k43k52k61k70k '12'15'14

Check AF59 VXO

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage61,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,973 miles
Since last MOT+13,173 miles
PASS
Mileage48,800 miles
Since last MOT+15,309 miles
PASS
Mileage33,491 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

RegistrationAF59 VXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About AF59 VXO

What car is AF59 VXO?

AF59 VXO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2009.

What is the mileage of AF59 VXO?

The last recorded mileage for AF59 VXO was 70,209 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF59 VXO passed its MOT?

AF59 VXO has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Sep 2015.

Is AF59 VXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF59 VXO 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 AF59 VXO?

AF59 VXO is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.