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GU59 XLE

2009 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 162,997 miles on the clock, averaging 13,502 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for GU59 XLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2012
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,502

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,997 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,502
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU59 XLE 56k83k109k136k163k '12'20'17

Check GU59 XLE

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,997 miles
Since last MOT+19,702 miles
PASS
Mileage143,295 miles
Since last MOT+12,019 miles
PASS
Mileage131,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,276 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
PASS
Mileage119,283 miles
Since last MOT+13,505 miles
PASS
Mileage105,778 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,777 miles
Since last MOT+12,030 miles
PASS
Mileage93,747 miles
Since last MOT+22,992 miles
PASS
Mileage70,755 miles
Since last MOT+14,933 miles
PASS
Mileage55,822 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GU59 XLE

What car is GU59 XLE?

GU59 XLE is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.

What is the mileage of GU59 XLE?

The last recorded mileage for GU59 XLE was 162,997 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU59 XLE passed its MOT?

GU59 XLE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2020.

Is GU59 XLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU59 XLE 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 GU59 XLE?

GU59 XLE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.