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SH59 AKU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 138,069 miles on the clock, averaging 6,188 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH59 AKU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
138,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,188

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year6,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH59 AKU 53k74k96k117k138k '12'26'20

Check SH59 AKU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,069 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage136,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage132,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage126,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage122,081 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage116,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage112,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage107,999 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage102,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage96,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage90,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage84,628 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage77,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage72,438 miles
Since last MOT+19,234 miles
PASS
Mileage53,204 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SH59 AKU

What car is SH59 AKU?

SH59 AKU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2009.

What is the mileage of SH59 AKU?

The last recorded mileage for SH59 AKU was 138,069 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH59 AKU passed its MOT?

SH59 AKU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is SH59 AKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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