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FL59 XAR

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 85,740 miles on the clock, averaging 4,866 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL59 XAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,866

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL59 XAR 19k35k52k69k86k '12'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,740 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage83,638 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,635 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage81,538 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage76,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,431 miles
PASS
Mileage73,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage68,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage63,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage56,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,586 miles
PASS
Mileage48,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage41,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage36,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage31,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage25,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About FL59 XAR

What car is FL59 XAR?

FL59 XAR is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of FL59 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for FL59 XAR was 85,740 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL59 XAR passed its MOT?

FL59 XAR has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is FL59 XAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL59 XAR 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 FL59 XAR?

FL59 XAR is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.