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RK59 TGY

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
ColourWhite
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 196,589 miles on the clock, averaging 10,225 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK59 TGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,225

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,389
Average per year10,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK59 TGY 63k96k130k163k197k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,589 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage185,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage175,952 miles
Since last MOT+10,035 miles
PASS
Mileage165,917 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage160,825 miles
Since last MOT+16,682 miles
PASS
Mileage144,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage136,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage128,758 miles
Since last MOT+15,636 miles
PASS
Mileage113,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage108,355 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage98,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage91,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,093 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage79,019 miles
Since last MOT+16,158 miles
PASS
Mileage62,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 TGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RK59 TGY

What car is RK59 TGY?

RK59 TGY is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RK59 TGY?

The last recorded mileage for RK59 TGY was 196,589 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK59 TGY passed its MOT?

RK59 TGY has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.

Is RK59 TGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK59 TGY 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 RK59 TGY?

RK59 TGY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.