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BU59 YZA

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 170,019 miles on the clock, averaging 11,399 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU59 YZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,399

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 reading170,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year533
Average per year11,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU59 YZA 40k73k105k138k170k '12'24'20

Check BU59 YZA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,019 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,486 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
PASS
Mileage155,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage152,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage144,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage135,064 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage121,867 miles
Since last MOT+14,389 miles
PASS
Mileage107,478 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage93,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,449 miles
PASS
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOT+20,446 miles
PASS
Mileage61,938 miles
Since last MOT+14,238 miles
PASS
Mileage47,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage40,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BU59 YZA

What car is BU59 YZA?

BU59 YZA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BU59 YZA?

The last recorded mileage for BU59 YZA was 170,019 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU59 YZA passed its MOT?

BU59 YZA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2024.

Is BU59 YZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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