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SM09 VDT

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 116,940 miles on the clock, averaging 6,211 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM09 VDT

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,211

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,005
Average per year6,211
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM09 VDT 34k55k75k96k117k '12'26'20

Check SM09 VDT

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage114,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage109,420 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage105,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage101,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage96,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,367 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage92,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOT+11,387 miles
PASS
Mileage73,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage68,023 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage60,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage51,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage43,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage34,008 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VDT
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 VDT

What car is SM09 VDT?

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

What is the mileage of SM09 VDT?

The last recorded mileage for SM09 VDT was 116,940 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM09 VDT passed its MOT?

SM09 VDT has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jan 2026.

Is SM09 VDT ULEZ compliant?

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

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