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GY59 TWL

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 149,006 miles on the clock, averaging 11,329 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY59 TWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,329

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 reading149,006 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY59 TWL 22k54k86k117k149k '12'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage140,501 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,448 miles
Since last MOT+14,858 miles
PASS
Mileage125,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,590 miles
Since last MOT+16,620 miles
PASS
Mileage108,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,688 miles
PASS
Mileage96,282 miles
Since last MOT+15,603 miles
PASS
Mileage80,679 miles
Since last MOT+17,134 miles
PASS
Mileage63,545 miles
Since last MOT+15,828 miles
PASS
Mileage47,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,688 miles
PASS
Mileage37,029 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage33,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage27,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage22,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 TWL
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 TWL

What car is GY59 TWL?

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

What is the mileage of GY59 TWL?

The last recorded mileage for GY59 TWL was 149,006 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY59 TWL passed its MOT?

GY59 TWL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2024.

Is GY59 TWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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