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EO59 HWL

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 161,318 miles on the clock, averaging 8,597 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO59 HWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,318
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
8,597

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,161
Average per year8,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO59 HWL 50k77k105k133k161k '12'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage155,157 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage151,024 miles
Since last MOT+25,303 miles
PASS
Mileage125,721 miles
Since last MOT+14,508 miles
PASS
Mileage111,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage105,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage102,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage97,502 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage90,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,487 miles
PASS
Mileage81,697 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOT+19,385 miles
PASS
Mileage62,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,751 miles
PASS
Mileage49,523 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 HWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About EO59 HWL

What car is EO59 HWL?

EO59 HWL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EO59 HWL?

The last recorded mileage for EO59 HWL was 161,318 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO59 HWL passed its MOT?

EO59 HWL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.

Is EO59 HWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO59 HWL 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 EO59 HWL?

EO59 HWL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.