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 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 102,071 miles on the clock, averaging 6,559 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SL59 VEF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,071 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,389 |
| Average per year | 6,559 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL59 VEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SL59 VEF
What car is SL59 VEF?
SL59 VEF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SL59 VEF?
The last recorded mileage for SL59 VEF was 102,071 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL59 VEF passed its MOT?
SL59 VEF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2023.
Is SL59 VEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 VEF 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 VEF?
SL59 VEF is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.