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BU59 YYZ

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 166,203 miles on the clock, averaging 11,547 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU59 YYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2012
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,547

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 reading166,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,738
Average per year11,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU59 YYZ 27k62k96k131k166k '12'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage163,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage160,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage156,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage152,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage151,243 miles
Since last MOT+14,294 miles
PASS
Mileage136,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage128,142 miles
Since last MOT+19,908 miles
PASS
Mileage108,234 miles
Since last MOT+26,119 miles
PASS
Mileage82,115 miles
Since last MOT+20,493 miles
PASS
Mileage61,622 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage50,199 miles
Since last MOT+23,415 miles
PASS
Mileage26,784 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BU59 YYZ

What car is BU59 YYZ?

BU59 YYZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BU59 YYZ?

The last recorded mileage for BU59 YYZ was 166,203 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU59 YYZ passed its MOT?

BU59 YYZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2024.

Is BU59 YYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU59 YYZ 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 BU59 YYZ?

BU59 YYZ is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.