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GY59 JWV

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 123,079 miles on the clock, averaging 7,543 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY59 JWV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,079 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,233
Average per year7,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY59 JWV 21k46k72k98k123k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,079 miles
Since last MOT+19,233 miles
PASS
Mileage103,846 miles
Since last MOT+22,382 miles
PASS
Mileage81,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,307 miles
PASS
Mileage68,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,735 miles
PASS
Mileage58,422 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage55,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage50,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage43,938 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage40,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage38,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage33,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage25,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage20,852 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 JWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 JWV

What car is GY59 JWV?

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

What is the mileage of GY59 JWV?

The last recorded mileage for GY59 JWV was 123,079 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY59 JWV passed its MOT?

GY59 JWV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.

Is GY59 JWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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