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BN59 LZA

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 195,912 miles on the clock, averaging 10,706 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN59 LZA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
195,912
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,706

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 reading195,912 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,160
Average per year10,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN59 LZA 55k90k125k161k196k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,912 miles
Since last MOT+12,160 miles
PASS
Mileage183,752 miles
Since last MOT+19,725 miles
PASS
Mileage164,027 miles
Since last MOT+17,676 miles
PASS
Mileage146,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,356 miles
Since last MOT+26,594 miles
PASS
Mileage120,762 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,758 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
PASS
Mileage120,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage118,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage109,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,471 miles
PASS
Mileage101,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage92,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage85,188 miles
Since last MOT+12,508 miles
PASS
Mileage72,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage64,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage54,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,521 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BN59 LZA

What car is BN59 LZA?

BN59 LZA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BN59 LZA?

The last recorded mileage for BN59 LZA was 195,912 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN59 LZA passed its MOT?

BN59 LZA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2026.

Is BN59 LZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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