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RV59 XLG

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 185,173 miles on the clock, averaging 11,716 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV59 XLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,716

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,173 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,066
Average per year11,716
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV59 XLG 58k90k122k153k185k '12'23'17

Check RV59 XLG

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,066 miles
PASS
Mileage176,107 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage168,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage161,612 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
PASS
Mileage152,569 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,555 miles
Since last MOT+14,476 miles
PASS
Mileage138,079 miles
Since last MOT+12,755 miles
PASS
Mileage125,324 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,534 miles
PASS
Mileage112,779 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,707 miles
Since last MOT+13,102 miles
PASS
Mileage99,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,323 miles
PASS
Mileage87,282 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,270 miles
Since last MOT+15,208 miles
PASS
Mileage72,062 miles
Since last MOT+14,098 miles
PASS
Mileage57,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,964 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RV59 XLG

What car is RV59 XLG?

RV59 XLG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RV59 XLG?

The last recorded mileage for RV59 XLG was 185,173 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV59 XLG passed its MOT?

RV59 XLG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2023.

Is RV59 XLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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