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VE59 GZU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 172,582 miles on the clock, averaging 7,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE59 GZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,982

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year7,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE59 GZU 67k93k120k146k173k '12'26'19

Check VE59 GZU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,582 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage170,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage166,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage160,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
PASS
Mileage155,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage150,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage142,340 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage134,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage127,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage120,427 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage110,289 miles
Since last MOT+15,603 miles
PASS
Mileage94,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,672 miles
PASS
Mileage82,014 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,998 miles
Since last MOT+15,021 miles
PASS
Mileage66,977 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About VE59 GZU

What car is VE59 GZU?

VE59 GZU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2009.

What is the mileage of VE59 GZU?

The last recorded mileage for VE59 GZU was 172,582 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE59 GZU passed its MOT?

VE59 GZU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is VE59 GZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE59 GZU 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 VE59 GZU?

VE59 GZU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.