Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 120,429 miles on the clock, averaging 7,131 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for FJ09 VAV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,429 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 148 |
| Average per year | 7,131 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ09 VAV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About FJ09 VAV
What car is FJ09 VAV?
FJ09 VAV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2009.
What is the mileage of FJ09 VAV?
The last recorded mileage for FJ09 VAV was 120,429 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ09 VAV passed its MOT?
FJ09 VAV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.
Is FJ09 VAV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ09 VAV 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 FJ09 VAV?
FJ09 VAV is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.