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RO59 FBY

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 187,520 miles on the clock, averaging 9,842 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO59 FBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,520
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
9,842

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,632
Average per year9,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO59 FBY 60k92k124k156k188k '12'25'19

Check RO59 FBY

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage182,888 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage179,042 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,787 miles
Since last MOT+15,075 miles
PASS
Mileage163,712 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,710 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage152,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage148,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage142,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage135,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage127,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage119,580 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage111,833 miles
Since last MOT+14,084 miles
PASS
Mileage97,749 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,596 miles
Since last MOT+16,917 miles
PASS
Mileage80,679 miles
Since last MOT+20,285 miles
PASS
Mileage60,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RO59 FBY

What car is RO59 FBY?

RO59 FBY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RO59 FBY?

The last recorded mileage for RO59 FBY was 187,520 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO59 FBY passed its MOT?

RO59 FBY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is RO59 FBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO59 FBY 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 RO59 FBY?

RO59 FBY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.