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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 116,395 miles on the clock, averaging 8,163 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SL59 YAJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,395 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,163 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL59 YAJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 YAJ
What car is SL59 YAJ?
SL59 YAJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SL59 YAJ?
The last recorded mileage for SL59 YAJ was 116,395 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL59 YAJ passed its MOT?
SL59 YAJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.
Is SL59 YAJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 YAJ 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 YAJ?
SL59 YAJ is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.