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LR59 UBY

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 78,129 miles on the clock, averaging 4,867 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LR59 UBY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,129
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
4,867

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 reading78,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR59 UBY 13k29k46k62k78k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,129 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,128 miles
Since last MOT+22,926 miles
PASS
Mileage55,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,202 miles
Since last MOT+15,848 miles
PASS
Mileage39,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage36,567 miles
Since last MOT+978 miles
PASS
Mileage35,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage34,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage33,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage31,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage29,408 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage26,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage23,874 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage20,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage17,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage12,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,915 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About LR59 UBY

What car is LR59 UBY?

LR59 UBY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2009.

What is the mileage of LR59 UBY?

The last recorded mileage for LR59 UBY was 78,129 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR59 UBY passed its MOT?

LR59 UBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is LR59 UBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR59 UBY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is LR59 UBY?

LR59 UBY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.