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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 84,745 miles on the clock, averaging 4,252 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM09 VEW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 84,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 4,252 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM09 VEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About SM09 VEW
What car is SM09 VEW?
SM09 VEW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SM09 VEW?
The last recorded mileage for SM09 VEW was 84,745 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM09 VEW passed its MOT?
SM09 VEW has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.
Is SM09 VEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM09 VEW 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 SM09 VEW?
SM09 VEW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.