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WF59 YLC

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 78,254 miles on the clock, averaging 3,893 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for WF59 YLC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2012
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,893

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,270
Average per year3,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF59 YLC 28k41k53k66k78k '12'25'19

Check WF59 YLC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage73,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage72,065 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage70,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,116 miles
PASS
Mileage69,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage67,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage64,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage60,442 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage56,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage51,173 miles
Since last MOT+15,181 miles
PASS
Mileage35,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage28,046 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 YLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About WF59 YLC

What car is WF59 YLC?

WF59 YLC is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2009.

What is the mileage of WF59 YLC?

The last recorded mileage for WF59 YLC was 78,254 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF59 YLC passed its MOT?

WF59 YLC has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is WF59 YLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF59 YLC is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is WF59 YLC?

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