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SM59 CYV

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 249,425 miles on the clock, averaging 15,956 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 CYV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
249,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,956

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading249,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33,586
Average per year15,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 CYV 33k87k141k195k249k '12'26'19

Check SM59 CYV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage249,425 miles
Since last MOT+33,586 miles
PASS
Mileage215,839 miles
Since last MOT+28,107 miles
PASS
Mileage187,732 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,731 miles
Since last MOT+37,545 miles
PASS
Mileage150,186 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage141,829 miles
Since last MOT+17,946 miles
PASS
Mileage123,883 miles
Since last MOT+18,179 miles
PASS
Mileage105,704 miles
Since last MOT+13,344 miles
PASS
Mileage92,360 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,359 miles
Since last MOT+14,779 miles
PASS
Mileage77,580 miles
Since last MOT+19,619 miles
PASS
Mileage57,961 miles
Since last MOT+12,924 miles
PASS
Mileage45,037 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage32,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,928 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 CYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SM59 CYV

What car is SM59 CYV?

SM59 CYV is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM59 CYV?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 CYV was 249,425 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 CYV passed its MOT?

SM59 CYV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is SM59 CYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM59 CYV 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 SM59 CYV?

SM59 CYV is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.