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SL59 PLF

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 132,036 miles on the clock, averaging 8,391 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 PLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,391

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL59 PLF 38k61k85k108k132k '12'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,036 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,564 miles
PASS
Mileage121,466 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage120,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage113,257 miles
Since last MOT+14,201 miles
PASS
Mileage99,056 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage89,339 miles
Since last MOT+16,814 miles
PASS
Mileage72,525 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,509 miles
Since last MOT+15,497 miles
PASS
Mileage57,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage53,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,003 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
PASS
Mileage52,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage46,963 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage39,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage37,599 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL59 PLF

What car is SL59 PLF?

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

What is the mileage of SL59 PLF?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 PLF was 132,036 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 PLF passed its MOT?

SL59 PLF has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2023.

Is SL59 PLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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