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SH59 XTL

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 116,859 miles on the clock, averaging 5,351 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH59 XTL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,351

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 reading116,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,004
Average per year5,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH59 XTL 47k65k82k99k117k '12'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage112,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage110,317 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage103,989 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage95,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage90,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage88,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage83,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage77,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage70,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage64,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage58,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage53,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage47,398 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 XTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SH59 XTL

What car is SH59 XTL?

SH59 XTL is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2009.

What is the mileage of SH59 XTL?

The last recorded mileage for SH59 XTL was 116,859 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH59 XTL passed its MOT?

SH59 XTL has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is SH59 XTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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