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GJ59 HWU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 187,337 miles on the clock, averaging 23,563 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GJ59 HWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
23,563

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,337 miles
Reading date
Average per year23,563
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GJ59 HWU 23k64k105k146k187k '12'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,337 miles
Since last MOT+18,805 miles
PASS
Mileage168,532 miles
Since last MOT+15,315 miles
PASS
Mileage153,217 miles
Since last MOT+30,450 miles
PASS
Mileage122,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,767 miles
Since last MOT+29,454 miles
PASS
Mileage93,313 miles
Since last MOT+23,631 miles
PASS
Mileage69,682 miles
Since last MOT+17,053 miles
PASS
Mileage52,629 miles
Since last MOT+29,470 miles
PASS
Mileage23,159 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 HWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GJ59 HWU

What car is GJ59 HWU?

GJ59 HWU is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2009.

What is the mileage of GJ59 HWU?

The last recorded mileage for GJ59 HWU was 187,337 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ59 HWU passed its MOT?

GJ59 HWU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2019.

Is GJ59 HWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ59 HWU 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 GJ59 HWU?

GJ59 HWU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.