Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 147,187 miles on the clock, averaging 7,709 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for YK59 GVN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,187 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,874 |
| Average per year | 7,709 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YK59 GVN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About YK59 GVN
What car is YK59 GVN?
YK59 GVN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2009.
What is the mileage of YK59 GVN?
The last recorded mileage for YK59 GVN was 147,187 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK59 GVN passed its MOT?
YK59 GVN has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.
Is YK59 GVN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK59 GVN 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 YK59 GVN?
YK59 GVN is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.