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PN59 YJL

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 145,952 miles on the clock, averaging 7,012 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PN59 YJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,012

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,141
Average per year7,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN59 YJL 53k76k99k123k146k '12'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage143,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage137,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
PASS
Mileage130,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage126,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage120,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage110,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage104,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage98,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,631 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage87,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,470 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage76,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage65,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,185 miles
PASS
Mileage52,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,964 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 YJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About PN59 YJL

What car is PN59 YJL?

PN59 YJL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2009.

What is the mileage of PN59 YJL?

The last recorded mileage for PN59 YJL was 145,952 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN59 YJL passed its MOT?

PN59 YJL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is PN59 YJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN59 YJL 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 PN59 YJL?

PN59 YJL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.