Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 148,711 miles on the clock, averaging 8,663 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RO09 VBC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,663 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO09 VBC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About RO09 VBC
What car is RO09 VBC?
RO09 VBC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.
What is the mileage of RO09 VBC?
The last recorded mileage for RO09 VBC was 148,711 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO09 VBC passed its MOT?
RO09 VBC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.
Is RO09 VBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO09 VBC is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RO09 VBC?
RO09 VBC is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.