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SM59 GZF

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 195,753 miles on the clock, averaging 11,941 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 GZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,941

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,728
Average per year11,941
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM59 GZF 48k85k122k159k196k '12'25'19

Check SM59 GZF

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,753 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage183,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage175,012 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,005 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,906 miles
Since last MOT+20,435 miles
PASS
Mileage154,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,470 miles
Since last MOT+14,355 miles
PASS
Mileage140,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,406 miles
PASS
Mileage126,708 miles
Since last MOT+15,316 miles
PASS
Mileage111,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,844 miles
PASS
Mileage100,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage91,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
PASS
Mileage81,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage72,780 miles
Since last MOT+11,115 miles
PASS
Mileage61,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
PASS
Mileage48,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,252 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SM59 GZF

What car is SM59 GZF?

SM59 GZF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM59 GZF?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 GZF was 195,753 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 GZF passed its MOT?

SM59 GZF has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2025.

Is SM59 GZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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