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RO59 FWD

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 132,324 miles on the clock, averaging 5,951 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO59 FWD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,324
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
5,951

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,324 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO59 FWD 52k72k92k112k132k '12'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,324 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage130,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage128,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage125,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage122,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage118,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage114,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage109,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,003 miles
PASS
Mileage101,080 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
PASS
Mileage88,317 miles
Since last MOT+10,076 miles
PASS
Mileage78,241 miles
Since last MOT+15,032 miles
PASS
Mileage63,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,448 miles
PASS
Mileage53,761 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage51,913 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RO59 FWD

What car is RO59 FWD?

RO59 FWD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RO59 FWD?

The last recorded mileage for RO59 FWD was 132,324 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO59 FWD passed its MOT?

RO59 FWD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is RO59 FWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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