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RV59 XLT

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 221,898 miles on the clock, averaging 13,279 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV59 XLT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
221,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,279

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 reading221,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,279
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV59 XLT 47k91k134k178k222k '12'25'19

Check RV59 XLT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,898 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,230 miles
PASS
Mileage208,667 miles
Since last MOT+15,814 miles
PASS
Mileage192,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage184,879 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,868 miles
Since last MOT+13,797 miles
PASS
Mileage171,071 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,060 miles
Since last MOT+19,771 miles
PASS
Mileage151,289 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
PASS
Mileage138,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,129 miles
PASS
Mileage128,299 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage117,859 miles
Since last MOT+10,642 miles
PASS
Mileage107,217 miles
Since last MOT+12,185 miles
PASS
Mileage95,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,842 miles
PASS
Mileage82,190 miles
Since last MOT+13,044 miles
PASS
Mileage69,146 miles
Since last MOT+22,051 miles
PASS
Mileage47,095 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 XLT
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 XLT

What car is RV59 XLT?

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

What is the mileage of RV59 XLT?

The last recorded mileage for RV59 XLT was 221,898 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV59 XLT passed its MOT?

RV59 XLT has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is RV59 XLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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