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SM09 TXP

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 151,567 miles on the clock, averaging 11,578 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM09 TXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,578

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year11,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM09 TXP 28k59k90k121k152k '12'23'17

Check SM09 TXP

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,567 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage142,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage131,709 miles
Since last MOT+13,560 miles
PASS
Mileage118,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage114,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage108,149 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage96,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,605 miles
Since last MOT+23,464 miles
PASS
Mileage73,141 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,974 miles
Since last MOT+17,878 miles
PASS
Mileage55,096 miles
Since last MOT+21,127 miles
PASS
Mileage33,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage28,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,009 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,905 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 TXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SM09 TXP

What car is SM09 TXP?

SM09 TXP is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM09 TXP?

The last recorded mileage for SM09 TXP was 151,567 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM09 TXP passed its MOT?

SM09 TXP has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2023.

Is SM09 TXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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