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GY59 RZV

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 118,788 miles on the clock, averaging 6,504 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY59 RZV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,788
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
6,504

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 reading118,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,561
Average per year6,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY59 RZV 33k54k76k97k119k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,561 miles
PASS
Mileage111,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage106,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage102,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage100,200 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage94,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,094 miles
Since last MOT+16,871 miles
PASS
Mileage77,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,223 miles
Since last MOT+12,037 miles
PASS
Mileage65,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,299 miles
PASS
Mileage61,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage51,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage46,040 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage32,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 RZV
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 RZV

What car is GY59 RZV?

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

What is the mileage of GY59 RZV?

The last recorded mileage for GY59 RZV was 118,788 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY59 RZV passed its MOT?

GY59 RZV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.

Is GY59 RZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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