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BK59 VWE

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 115,989 miles on the clock, averaging 6,851 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK59 VWE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,851

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK59 VWE 25k48k71k93k116k '12'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,989 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage108,114 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage100,736 miles
Since last MOT+507 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage93,000 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,148 miles
PASS
Mileage82,834 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,824 miles
Since last MOT+14,133 miles
PASS
Mileage68,691 miles
Since last MOT+12,896 miles
PASS
Mileage55,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage50,620 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage47,703 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage42,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage37,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage33,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,078 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage25,165 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BK59 VWE

What car is BK59 VWE?

BK59 VWE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BK59 VWE?

The last recorded mileage for BK59 VWE was 115,989 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK59 VWE passed its MOT?

BK59 VWE has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is BK59 VWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK59 VWE 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 BK59 VWE?

BK59 VWE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.