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GY59 BYX

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Brighton, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 128,088 miles on the clock, averaging 7,927 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY59 BYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,927

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year48,435
Average per year7,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY59 BYX 25k51k76k102k128k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,088 miles
Since last MOT+48,435 miles
PASS
Mileage79,653 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage79,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,425 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage78,960 miles
Since last MOT+923 miles
PASS
Mileage78,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage76,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage71,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOT+10,302 miles
PASS
Mileage52,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage45,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage40,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage36,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage33,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage24,758 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GY59 BYX

What car is GY59 BYX?

GY59 BYX is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.

What is the mileage of GY59 BYX?

The last recorded mileage for GY59 BYX was 128,088 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY59 BYX passed its MOT?

GY59 BYX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is GY59 BYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY59 BYX 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 GY59 BYX?

GY59 BYX is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.