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SH59 WLX

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 173,063 miles on the clock, averaging 10,222 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH59 WLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,222

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,063 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH59 WLX 40k74k107k140k173k '12'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage167,067 miles
Since last MOT+12,673 miles
PASS
Mileage154,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,627 miles
PASS
Mileage144,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage135,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,083 miles
PASS
Mileage128,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage123,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage116,219 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,210 miles
Since last MOT+15,809 miles
PASS
Mileage100,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,401 miles
Since last MOT+17,286 miles
PASS
Mileage83,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,925 miles
PASS
Mileage70,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
Mileage58,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
PASS
Mileage49,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage40,645 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,345 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 WLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SH59 WLX

What car is SH59 WLX?

SH59 WLX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2009.

What is the mileage of SH59 WLX?

The last recorded mileage for SH59 WLX was 173,063 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH59 WLX passed its MOT?

SH59 WLX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2025.

Is SH59 WLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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