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GY59 WJA

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 65,208 miles on the clock, averaging 4,139 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY59 WJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,208
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
4,139

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,559
Average per year4,139
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY59 WJA 11k24k38k52k65k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage62,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage59,784 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage55,602 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage53,147 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage49,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage41,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage38,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage34,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage28,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage21,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage15,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage10,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 WJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GY59 WJA

What car is GY59 WJA?

GY59 WJA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.

What is the mileage of GY59 WJA?

The last recorded mileage for GY59 WJA was 65,208 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY59 WJA passed its MOT?

GY59 WJA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.

Is GY59 WJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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