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FV59 BTE

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 205,048 miles on the clock, averaging 7,211 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV59 BTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2012
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,211

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading205,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,982
Average per year7,211
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV59 BTE 114k137k160k182k205k '12'25'19

Check FV59 BTE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,048 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage194,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage191,723 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage188,356 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage185,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage180,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,890 miles
PASS
Mileage169,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage162,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage153,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage146,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage137,363 miles
Since last MOT+14,717 miles
PASS
Mileage122,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage114,313 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About FV59 BTE

What car is FV59 BTE?

FV59 BTE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2009.

What is the mileage of FV59 BTE?

The last recorded mileage for FV59 BTE was 205,048 miles, recorded on 31 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV59 BTE passed its MOT?

FV59 BTE has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 May 2025.

Is FV59 BTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV59 BTE 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 FV59 BTE?

FV59 BTE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.