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SM59 GZN

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 111,929 miles on the clock, averaging 6,026 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 GZN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,026

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,096
Average per year6,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 GZN 33k53k72k92k112k '12'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage106,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage103,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage99,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage95,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage94,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,107 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage93,180 miles
Since last MOT+11,048 miles
PASS
Mileage82,132 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage73,270 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage65,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage57,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage50,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,962 miles
PASS
Mileage41,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
PASS
Mileage32,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GZN
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 GZN

What car is SM59 GZN?

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

What is the mileage of SM59 GZN?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 GZN was 111,929 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 GZN passed its MOT?

SM59 GZN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is SM59 GZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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