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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 116,539 miles on the clock, averaging 9,013 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM09 VFE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 116,539 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,013 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM09 VFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 VFE
What car is SM09 VFE?
SM09 VFE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SM09 VFE?
The last recorded mileage for SM09 VFE was 116,539 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM09 VFE passed its MOT?
SM09 VFE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2022.
Is SM09 VFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM09 VFE 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 VFE?
SM09 VFE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.