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SL59 EVB

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 202,013 miles on the clock, averaging 12,799 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 EVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,799

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 reading202,013 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL59 EVB 36k77k119k160k202k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,013 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage190,008 miles
Since last MOT+16,638 miles
PASS
Mileage173,370 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,310 miles
Since last MOT+16,635 miles
PASS
Mileage156,675 miles
Since last MOT+14,253 miles
PASS
Mileage142,422 miles
Since last MOT+16,149 miles
PASS
Mileage126,273 miles
Since last MOT+32,383 miles
PASS
Mileage93,890 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage82,250 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,205 miles
Since last MOT+13,629 miles
PASS
Mileage68,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage59,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage50,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage40,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage35,570 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL59 EVB

What car is SL59 EVB?

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

What is the mileage of SL59 EVB?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 EVB was 202,013 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 EVB passed its MOT?

SL59 EVB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is SL59 EVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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