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RO59 SOU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 135,949 miles on the clock, averaging 7,944 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO59 SOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,944

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 reading135,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,944
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO59 SOU 38k63k87k112k136k '12'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage125,683 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage120,023 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage116,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage110,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage103,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage96,797 miles
Since last MOT+10,978 miles
PASS
Mileage85,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage79,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,921 miles
PASS
Mileage68,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
PASS
Mileage59,229 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage49,006 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage38,428 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO59 SOU

What car is RO59 SOU?

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

What is the mileage of RO59 SOU?

The last recorded mileage for RO59 SOU was 135,949 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO59 SOU passed its MOT?

RO59 SOU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2025.

Is RO59 SOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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