Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 93,653 miles on the clock, averaging 5,328 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for AK59 ESU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,653 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,328 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK59 ESU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About AK59 ESU
What car is AK59 ESU?
AK59 ESU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2009.
What is the mileage of AK59 ESU?
The last recorded mileage for AK59 ESU was 93,653 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK59 ESU passed its MOT?
AK59 ESU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.
Is AK59 ESU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK59 ESU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AK59 ESU?
AK59 ESU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.