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BN59 LYY

2009 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 89,740 miles on the clock, averaging 9,294 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for BN59 LYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2012
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,294

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 reading89,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,403
Average per year9,294
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN59 LYY 34k48k62k76k90k '12'18'16

Check BN59 LYY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,740 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage81,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage71,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage63,033 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage52,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,212 miles
PASS
Mileage43,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,715 miles
PASS
Mileage33,810 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BN59 LYY

What car is BN59 LYY?

BN59 LYY is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BN59 LYY?

The last recorded mileage for BN59 LYY was 89,740 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN59 LYY passed its MOT?

BN59 LYY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Aug 2018.

Is BN59 LYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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