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EF59 DNY

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 164,545 miles on the clock, averaging 11,164 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF59 DNY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,164

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 reading164,545 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,164
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF59 DNY 19k55k92k128k165k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,545 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage159,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage154,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage147,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage138,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage132,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage122,985 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage109,707 miles
Since last MOT+12,309 miles
PASS
Mileage97,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,398 miles
Since last MOT+12,254 miles
PASS
Mileage85,144 miles
Since last MOT+13,588 miles
PASS
Mileage71,556 miles
Since last MOT+11,803 miles
PASS
Mileage59,753 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage59,728 miles
Since last MOT+22,306 miles
PASS
Mileage37,422 miles
Since last MOT+18,528 miles
PASS
Mileage18,894 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About EF59 DNY

What car is EF59 DNY?

EF59 DNY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EF59 DNY?

The last recorded mileage for EF59 DNY was 164,545 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF59 DNY passed its MOT?

EF59 DNY has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is EF59 DNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF59 DNY 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 EF59 DNY?

EF59 DNY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.