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GU59 XLH

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 144,526 miles on the clock, averaging 5,483 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU59 XLH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,483

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,827
Average per year5,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU59 XLH 69k88k107k126k145k '12'26'19

Check GU59 XLH

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage138,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage129,292 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage117,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage115,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage111,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage109,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage107,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage106,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage103,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage101,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage96,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage88,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,751 miles
PASS
Mileage79,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,439 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage68,872 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GU59 XLH

What car is GU59 XLH?

GU59 XLH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.

What is the mileage of GU59 XLH?

The last recorded mileage for GU59 XLH was 144,526 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU59 XLH passed its MOT?

GU59 XLH has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is GU59 XLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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