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PO59 WAE

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 180,928 miles on the clock, averaging 11,959 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PO59 WAE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,959

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,928 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO59 WAE 20k60k100k141k181k '12'26'19

Check PO59 WAE

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage175,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage169,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage162,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage156,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage146,490 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage138,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,777 miles
PASS
Mileage126,303 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage113,458 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,452 miles
Since last MOT+16,388 miles
PASS
Mileage97,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,064 miles
Since last MOT+14,680 miles
PASS
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOT+14,954 miles
PASS
Mileage67,430 miles
Since last MOT+24,613 miles
PASS
Mileage42,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,817 miles
Since last MOT+23,084 miles
PASS
Mileage19,733 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 WAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About PO59 WAE

What car is PO59 WAE?

PO59 WAE is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Preston in 2009.

What is the mileage of PO59 WAE?

The last recorded mileage for PO59 WAE was 180,928 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO59 WAE passed its MOT?

PO59 WAE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is PO59 WAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO59 WAE 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 PO59 WAE?

PO59 WAE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.