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SM09 ERX

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 179,354 miles on the clock, averaging 10,940 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM09 ERX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
179,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,940

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,686
Average per year10,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM09 ERX 27k65k103k141k179k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,354 miles
Since last MOT+20,686 miles
PASS
Mileage158,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,667 miles
Since last MOT+21,798 miles
PASS
Mileage136,869 miles
Since last MOT+12,707 miles
PASS
Mileage124,162 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,160 miles
Since last MOT+18,489 miles
PASS
Mileage105,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,832 miles
PASS
Mileage93,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage86,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage75,305 miles
Since last MOT+19,159 miles
PASS
Mileage56,146 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage53,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage49,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage45,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage39,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage33,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage26,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,917 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ERX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SM09 ERX

What car is SM09 ERX?

SM09 ERX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM09 ERX?

The last recorded mileage for SM09 ERX was 179,354 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM09 ERX passed its MOT?

SM09 ERX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is SM09 ERX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM09 ERX 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 SM09 ERX?

SM09 ERX is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.