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RE59 VFS

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 178,288 miles on the clock, averaging 11,012 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE59 VFS

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,012

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,579
Average per year11,012
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE59 VFS 36k72k107k143k178k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage152,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,208 miles
PASS
Mileage145,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage137,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,153 miles
Since last MOT+16,641 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,397 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,073 miles
Since last MOT+13,117 miles
PASS
Mileage84,956 miles
Since last MOT+12,043 miles
PASS
Mileage72,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,382 miles
PASS
Mileage62,531 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,983 miles
PASS
Mileage36,207 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,198 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RE59 VFS

What car is RE59 VFS?

RE59 VFS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RE59 VFS?

The last recorded mileage for RE59 VFS was 178,288 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE59 VFS passed its MOT?

RE59 VFS has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.

Is RE59 VFS ULEZ compliant?

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

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