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BJ59 DTU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 169,877 miles on the clock, averaging 10,444 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ59 DTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
169,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,444

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,266
Average per year10,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ59 DTU 30k65k100k135k170k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage164,611 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage158,050 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage154,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage146,032 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage137,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage127,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,896 miles
PASS
Mileage115,703 miles
Since last MOT+14,012 miles
PASS
Mileage101,691 miles
Since last MOT+13,914 miles
PASS
Mileage87,777 miles
Since last MOT+14,439 miles
PASS
Mileage73,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,588 miles
PASS
Mileage58,750 miles
Since last MOT+14,775 miles
PASS
Mileage43,975 miles
Since last MOT+14,149 miles
PASS
Mileage29,826 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BJ59 DTU

What car is BJ59 DTU?

BJ59 DTU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BJ59 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for BJ59 DTU was 169,877 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ59 DTU passed its MOT?

BJ59 DTU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is BJ59 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ59 DTU 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 BJ59 DTU?

BJ59 DTU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.