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GJ59 XEW

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 173,510 miles on the clock, averaging 6,483 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GJ59 XEW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,483

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading173,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,957
Average per year6,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GJ59 XEW 89k110k131k152k174k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage171,553 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage167,057 miles
Since last MOT+11,540 miles
PASS
Mileage155,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage150,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage143,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,531 miles
PASS
Mileage139,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage132,121 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage122,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage117,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage111,907 miles
Since last MOT+101,410 miles
PASS
Mileage10,497 miles
PASS
Mileage99,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage89,133 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GJ59 XEW

What car is GJ59 XEW?

GJ59 XEW is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2009.

What is the mileage of GJ59 XEW?

The last recorded mileage for GJ59 XEW was 173,510 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ59 XEW passed its MOT?

GJ59 XEW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is GJ59 XEW ULEZ compliant?

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

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