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EX59 WMU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,556 miles on the clock, averaging 7,562 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EX59 WMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,562

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,562
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX59 WMU 19k40k60k81k102k '12'23'19

Check EX59 WMU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,556 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage95,096 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,779 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage87,632 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage83,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage63,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage54,798 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage46,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage38,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage28,900 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage19,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,302 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 WMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About EX59 WMU

What car is EX59 WMU?

EX59 WMU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EX59 WMU?

The last recorded mileage for EX59 WMU was 101,556 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX59 WMU passed its MOT?

EX59 WMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2023.

Is EX59 WMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX59 WMU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EX59 WMU?

EX59 WMU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.