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WF59 ALU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 182,187 miles on the clock, averaging 10,493 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WF59 ALU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,493

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 reading182,187 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF59 ALU 44k79k113k148k182k '12'25'20

Check WF59 ALU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage179,045 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage173,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage168,212 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
PASS
Mileage156,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage146,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,870 miles
PASS
Mileage138,106 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage125,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage115,443 miles
Since last MOT+13,697 miles
PASS
Mileage101,746 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,744 miles
Since last MOT+14,937 miles
PASS
Mileage86,807 miles
Since last MOT+16,893 miles
PASS
Mileage69,914 miles
Since last MOT+12,749 miles
PASS
Mileage57,165 miles
Since last MOT+12,928 miles
PASS
Mileage44,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About WF59 ALU

What car is WF59 ALU?

WF59 ALU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2009.

What is the mileage of WF59 ALU?

The last recorded mileage for WF59 ALU was 182,187 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF59 ALU passed its MOT?

WF59 ALU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is WF59 ALU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF59 ALU 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 WF59 ALU?

WF59 ALU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.