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BN59 GBU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 229,036 miles on the clock, averaging 12,519 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN59 GBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
229,036
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
12,519

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading229,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,222
Average per year12,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN59 GBU 59k102k144k187k229k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,036 miles
Since last MOT+16,222 miles
PASS
Mileage212,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage209,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage206,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage197,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,103 miles
Since last MOT+24,138 miles
PASS
Mileage172,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,965 miles
Since last MOT+14,842 miles
PASS
Mileage158,123 miles
Since last MOT+17,553 miles
PASS
Mileage140,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,453 miles
PASS
Mileage129,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage121,904 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage112,188 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,185 miles
Since last MOT+14,259 miles
PASS
Mileage97,926 miles
Since last MOT+18,049 miles
PASS
Mileage79,877 miles
Since last MOT+20,405 miles
PASS
Mileage59,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BN59 GBU

What car is BN59 GBU?

BN59 GBU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BN59 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for BN59 GBU was 229,036 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN59 GBU passed its MOT?

BN59 GBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2026.

Is BN59 GBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN59 GBU 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 BN59 GBU?

BN59 GBU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.