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RK59 WLA

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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 94,216 miles on the clock, averaging 4,995 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK59 WLA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,995

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,031
Average per year4,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK59 WLA 25k42k60k77k94k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage89,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage85,693 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage82,245 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage78,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage74,824 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage70,260 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage66,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage62,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage60,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage57,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage53,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage46,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,207 miles
PASS
Mileage37,779 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,117 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK59 WLA

What car is RK59 WLA?

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

What is the mileage of RK59 WLA?

The last recorded mileage for RK59 WLA was 94,216 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK59 WLA passed its MOT?

RK59 WLA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is RK59 WLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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