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BN59 RVJ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 217,928 miles on the clock, averaging 12,617 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN59 RVJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
217,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,617

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 reading217,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN59 RVJ 48k90k133k175k218k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,927 miles
Since last MOT+19,797 miles
PASS
Mileage198,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,331 miles
PASS
Mileage186,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage182,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage179,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage174,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage169,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage159,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage153,615 miles
Since last MOT+13,876 miles
PASS
Mileage139,739 miles
Since last MOT+31,147 miles
PASS
Mileage108,592 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,899 miles
Since last MOT+23,330 miles
PASS
Mileage84,569 miles
Since last MOT+17,157 miles
PASS
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOT+19,824 miles
PASS
Mileage47,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,588 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN59 RVJ

What car is BN59 RVJ?

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

What is the mileage of BN59 RVJ?

The last recorded mileage for BN59 RVJ was 217,928 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN59 RVJ passed its MOT?

BN59 RVJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is BN59 RVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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