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RV59 XJL

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 76,242 miles on the clock, averaging 6,889 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV59 XJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,242
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2012
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,889

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 reading76,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,774
Average per year6,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV59 XJL 31k43k54k65k76k '12'19'15

Check RV59 XJL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage67,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,468 miles
Since last MOT+15,392 miles
PASS
Mileage52,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage45,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage41,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage36,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,032 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage31,333 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RV59 XJL

What car is RV59 XJL?

RV59 XJL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RV59 XJL?

The last recorded mileage for RV59 XJL was 76,242 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV59 XJL passed its MOT?

RV59 XJL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.

Is RV59 XJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV59 XJL 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 RV59 XJL?

RV59 XJL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.