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YK59 VEV

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 157,429 miles on the clock, averaging 7,684 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YK59 VEV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,684

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK59 VEV 51k78k104k131k157k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage153,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage149,960 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage142,074 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage135,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage117,059 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage113,581 miles
Since last MOT+11,914 miles
PASS
Mileage101,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage94,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage83,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,205 miles
Since last MOT+16,374 miles
PASS
Mileage66,831 miles
Since last MOT+15,513 miles
PASS
Mileage51,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 VEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About YK59 VEV

What car is YK59 VEV?

YK59 VEV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2009.

What is the mileage of YK59 VEV?

The last recorded mileage for YK59 VEV was 157,429 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK59 VEV passed its MOT?

YK59 VEV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2026.

Is YK59 VEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK59 VEV 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 YK59 VEV?

YK59 VEV is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.