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 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 74,299 miles on the clock, averaging 5,508 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for FJ59 WTZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 74,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,508 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ59 WTZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About FJ59 WTZ
What car is FJ59 WTZ?
FJ59 WTZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2010.
What is the mileage of FJ59 WTZ?
The last recorded mileage for FJ59 WTZ was 74,299 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ59 WTZ passed its MOT?
FJ59 WTZ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2019.
Is FJ59 WTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ59 WTZ 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 FJ59 WTZ?
FJ59 WTZ is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.