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EA09 SRU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 118,616 miles on the clock, averaging 6,094 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EA09 SRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA09 SRU 37k57k78k98k119k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,616 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage116,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage111,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage107,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage104,494 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage103,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage101,644 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage99,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,679 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage81,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,125 miles
PASS
Mileage71,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage61,853 miles
Since last MOT+13,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,711 miles
Since last MOT+11,848 miles
PASS
Mileage36,863 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 SRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About EA09 SRU

What car is EA09 SRU?

EA09 SRU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EA09 SRU?

The last recorded mileage for EA09 SRU was 118,616 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA09 SRU passed its MOT?

EA09 SRU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is EA09 SRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA09 SRU 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 EA09 SRU?

EA09 SRU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.