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RK59 TMU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 140,000 miles on the clock, averaging 8,873 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK59 TMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,873

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,420
Average per year8,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK59 TMU 29k56k84k112k140k '12'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,000 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage126,580 miles
Since last MOT+10,921 miles
PASS
Mileage115,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage108,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage102,024 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage97,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
PASS
Mileage90,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage85,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage74,157 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage61,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage46,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage37,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,787 miles
PASS
Mileage29,430 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage28,619 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 TMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RK59 TMU

What car is RK59 TMU?

RK59 TMU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RK59 TMU?

The last recorded mileage for RK59 TMU was 140,000 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK59 TMU passed its MOT?

RK59 TMU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2025.

Is RK59 TMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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