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SL59 EVC

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 115,887 miles on the clock, averaging 12,592 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 EVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2012
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,592

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,028
Average per year12,592
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL59 EVC 27k49k72k94k116k '12'19'16

Check SL59 EVC

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,887 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage104,859 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage96,660 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage86,552 miles
Since last MOT+14,010 miles
PASS
Mileage72,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage58,070 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage45,482 miles
Since last MOT+18,295 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 EVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SL59 EVC

What car is SL59 EVC?

SL59 EVC is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SL59 EVC?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 EVC was 115,887 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 EVC passed its MOT?

SL59 EVC has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2019.

Is SL59 EVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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