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GY09 LAO

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 190,841 miles on the clock, averaging 23,098 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY09 LAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2012
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
23,098

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,841 miles
Reading date
Average per year23,098
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY09 LAO 74k104k133k162k191k '12'17'15

Check GY09 LAO

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,841 miles
Since last MOT+19,579 miles
PASS
Mileage171,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,626 miles
Since last MOT+23,672 miles
PASS
Mileage147,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,954 miles
Since last MOT+23,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,334 miles
Since last MOT+25,571 miles
PASS
Mileage98,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,763 miles
Since last MOT+24,340 miles
PASS
Mileage74,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About GY09 LAO

What car is GY09 LAO?

GY09 LAO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.

What is the mileage of GY09 LAO?

The last recorded mileage for GY09 LAO was 190,841 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY09 LAO passed its MOT?

GY09 LAO has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.

Is GY09 LAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY09 LAO 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 GY09 LAO?

GY09 LAO is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.