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FY59 DBU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
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 1600cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 201,441 miles on the clock, averaging 8,943 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY59 DBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
201,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,943

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading201,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,502
Average per year8,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY59 DBU 79k109k140k171k201k '12'26'19

Check FY59 DBU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage194,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage191,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
PASS
Mileage187,506 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage183,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage178,240 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage170,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage162,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage157,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,460 miles
Since last MOT+21,304 miles
PASS
Mileage136,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,156 miles
Since last MOT+19,956 miles
PASS
Mileage116,200 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage103,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,865 miles
PASS
Mileage89,085 miles
Since last MOT+10,402 miles
PASS
Mileage78,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About FY59 DBU

What car is FY59 DBU?

FY59 DBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2009.

What is the mileage of FY59 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for FY59 DBU was 201,441 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY59 DBU passed its MOT?

FY59 DBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is FY59 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY59 DBU 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 FY59 DBU?

FY59 DBU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.