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SL59 CHO

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 72,735 miles on the clock, averaging 4,367 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 CHO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,367

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,461
Average per year4,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL59 CHO 13k28k43k58k73k '12'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage67,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage61,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage55,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage51,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage48,600 miles
Since last MOT+14,861 miles
PASS
Mileage33,739 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
PASS
Mileage33,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage32,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage28,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage25,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage22,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage18,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage12,644 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SL59 CHO

What car is SL59 CHO?

SL59 CHO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SL59 CHO?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 CHO was 72,735 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 CHO passed its MOT?

SL59 CHO has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is SL59 CHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 CHO 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 SL59 CHO?

SL59 CHO is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.