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SL59 VOB

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 121,759 miles on the clock, averaging 8,158 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 VOB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,158

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year8,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL59 VOB 15k42k68k95k122k '12'25'19

Check SL59 VOB

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,759 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,691 miles
Since last MOT+12,708 miles
PASS
Mileage108,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,052 miles
PASS
Mileage97,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage90,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage83,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage78,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage74,486 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,474 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage64,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage57,171 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
PASS
Mileage48,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage38,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
PASS
Mileage29,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage21,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage15,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL59 VOB

What car is SL59 VOB?

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

What is the mileage of SL59 VOB?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 VOB was 121,759 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 VOB passed its MOT?

SL59 VOB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2025.

Is SL59 VOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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