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BN59 LJO

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 78,416 miles on the clock, averaging 4,117 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for BN59 LJO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,416
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
4,117

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,416 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,117
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN59 LJO 21k36k50k64k78k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage72,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage66,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage62,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage56,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage50,357 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage48,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage45,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage41,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage37,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage34,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage31,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,943 miles
PASS
Mileage28,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage24,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage21,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BN59 LJO

What car is BN59 LJO?

BN59 LJO is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BN59 LJO?

The last recorded mileage for BN59 LJO was 78,416 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN59 LJO passed its MOT?

BN59 LJO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is BN59 LJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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