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AO59 EJL

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 160,969 miles on the clock, averaging 9,313 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AO59 EJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,313

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 reading160,969 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO59 EJL 39k70k100k131k161k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage158,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage155,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage153,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage150,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage148,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage146,088 miles
Since last MOT+15,800 miles
PASS
Mileage130,288 miles
Since last MOT+14,912 miles
PASS
Mileage115,376 miles
Since last MOT+15,011 miles
PASS
Mileage100,365 miles
Since last MOT+16,574 miles
PASS
Mileage83,791 miles
Since last MOT+15,408 miles
PASS
Mileage68,383 miles
Since last MOT+14,143 miles
PASS
Mileage54,240 miles
Since last MOT+14,807 miles
PASS
Mileage39,433 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage39,427 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About AO59 EJL

What car is AO59 EJL?

AO59 EJL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2009.

What is the mileage of AO59 EJL?

The last recorded mileage for AO59 EJL was 160,969 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO59 EJL passed its MOT?

AO59 EJL has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is AO59 EJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO59 EJL 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 AO59 EJL?

AO59 EJL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.