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SL09 VCM

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 182,387 miles on the clock, averaging 12,159 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL09 VCM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,159

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 reading182,387 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL09 VCM 15k57k99k141k182k '12'26'19

Check SL09 VCM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,387 miles
Since last MOT+15,254 miles
PASS
Mileage167,133 miles
Since last MOT+20,555 miles
PASS
Mileage146,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,578 miles
Since last MOT+23,188 miles
PASS
Mileage123,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage117,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage111,313 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,310 miles
Since last MOT+24,078 miles
PASS
Mileage87,232 miles
Since last MOT+519 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,713 miles
Since last MOT+19,851 miles
PASS
Mileage66,862 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,811 miles
Since last MOT+23,103 miles
PASS
Mileage43,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,131 miles
PASS
Mileage41,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage35,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage28,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage26,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage20,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage14,849 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SL09 VCM

What car is SL09 VCM?

SL09 VCM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SL09 VCM?

The last recorded mileage for SL09 VCM was 182,387 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL09 VCM passed its MOT?

SL09 VCM has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is SL09 VCM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL09 VCM 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 SL09 VCM?

SL09 VCM is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.