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SH59 AKG

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 81,323 miles on the clock, averaging 4,624 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SH59 AKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,624

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,826
Average per year4,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH59 AKG 22k37k52k66k81k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage72,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage65,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage56,771 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage56,120 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage55,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,096 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage49,638 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage44,042 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage41,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage37,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage30,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 AKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SH59 AKG

What car is SH59 AKG?

SH59 AKG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2009.

What is the mileage of SH59 AKG?

The last recorded mileage for SH59 AKG was 81,323 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH59 AKG passed its MOT?

SH59 AKG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2025.

Is SH59 AKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH59 AKG 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 SH59 AKG?

SH59 AKG is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.