Vehicle summary
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 223,388 miles on the clock, averaging 15,063 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for OE09 VEW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 223,388 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 171 |
| Average per year | 15,063 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OE09 VEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About OE09 VEW
What car is OE09 VEW?
OE09 VEW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2009.
What is the mileage of OE09 VEW?
The last recorded mileage for OE09 VEW was 223,388 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE09 VEW passed its MOT?
OE09 VEW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2022.
Is OE09 VEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE09 VEW 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 OE09 VEW?
OE09 VEW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.