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RE59 VFJ

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 118,416 miles on the clock, averaging 7,585 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE59 VFJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,585

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,618
Average per year7,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE59 VFJ 17k42k68k93k118k '12'26'21

Check RE59 VFJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage107,722 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage101,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage88,201 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage83,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+13,170 miles
PASS
Mileage62,387 miles
Since last MOT+13,341 miles
PASS
Mileage49,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage40,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage36,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,120 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage24,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
PASS
Mileage23,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage16,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RE59 VFJ

What car is RE59 VFJ?

RE59 VFJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RE59 VFJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE59 VFJ was 118,416 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE59 VFJ passed its MOT?

RE59 VFJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.

Is RE59 VFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE59 VFJ 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 RE59 VFJ?

RE59 VFJ is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.