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SL59 YBR

2009 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 72,496 miles on the clock, averaging 16,372 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 YBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
16,372

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading72,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,281
Average per year16,372
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL59 YBR 26k38k49k61k72k '12'15'14

Check SL59 YBR

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,496 miles
Since last MOT+21,281 miles
PASS
Mileage51,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,215 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage38,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,700 miles
PASS
Mileage26,011 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SL59 YBR

What car is SL59 YBR?

SL59 YBR is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SL59 YBR?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 YBR was 72,496 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 YBR passed its MOT?

SL59 YBR has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Aug 2015.

Is SL59 YBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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