Vehicle summary
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 Vauxhall Insignia Petrol 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 118,504 miles on the clock, averaging 5,227 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8i VVT engine is known for intake valve carbon buildup.
MOT & Mileage History for SL59 RUW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,504 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,227 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Insignia
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Insignia models (2008–2017), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Intake valve carbon buildup
Port fuel injection doesn't clean valves directly; PCV oil vapour causes deposits on intake stems.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL59 RUW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Insignia |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SL59 RUW
What car is SL59 RUW?
SL59 RUW is an grey Vauxhall Insignia, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SL59 RUW?
The last recorded mileage for SL59 RUW was 118,504 miles, recorded on 3 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL59 RUW passed its MOT?
SL59 RUW has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2024.
Is SL59 RUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 RUW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SL59 RUW?
SL59 RUW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.