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SA59 LBU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 95,706 miles on the clock, averaging 6,150 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA59 LBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2012
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,150

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

Below average
Latest reading95,706 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,963
Average per year6,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA59 LBU 19k38k57k76k96k '12'25'20

Check SA59 LBU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage92,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
PASS
Mileage90,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage82,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage74,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage70,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage64,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage59,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage51,091 miles
Since last MOT+11,626 miles
PASS
Mileage39,465 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage26,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage18,656 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SA59 LBU

What car is SA59 LBU?

SA59 LBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2009.

What is the mileage of SA59 LBU?

The last recorded mileage for SA59 LBU was 95,706 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA59 LBU passed its MOT?

SA59 LBU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2025.

Is SA59 LBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA59 LBU 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 SA59 LBU?

SA59 LBU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.