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RE09 AEL

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 147,626 miles on the clock, averaging 6,622 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE09 AEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,622

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

Below average
Latest reading147,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,934
Average per year6,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE09 AEL 54k78k101k124k148k '12'26'18

Check RE09 AEL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,626 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage134,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,035 miles
PASS
Mileage124,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage115,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,795 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage104,978 miles
Since last MOT+13,507 miles
PASS
Mileage91,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage89,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage85,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage81,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage78,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage78,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage73,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage68,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage64,564 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage59,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage54,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About RE09 AEL

What car is RE09 AEL?

RE09 AEL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RE09 AEL?

The last recorded mileage for RE09 AEL was 147,626 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE09 AEL passed its MOT?

RE09 AEL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is RE09 AEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE09 AEL 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 RE09 AEL?

RE09 AEL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.