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SM59 GZO

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 156,398 miles on the clock, averaging 10,127 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 GZO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,127

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,398 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,498
Average per year10,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 GZO 22k56k89k123k156k '12'26'20

Check SM59 GZO

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage149,900 miles
Since last MOT+837 miles
PASS
Mileage149,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,063 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage137,774 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,553 miles
Since last MOT+15,501 miles
PASS
Mileage122,052 miles
Since last MOT+15,574 miles
PASS
Mileage106,478 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,477 miles
Since last MOT+14,372 miles
PASS
Mileage92,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,105 miles
Since last MOT+15,580 miles
PASS
Mileage76,525 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage76,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage69,168 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,290 miles
PASS
Mileage59,877 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage49,847 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage38,295 miles
Since last MOT+11,648 miles
PASS
Mileage26,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage22,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM59 GZO

What car is SM59 GZO?

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

What is the mileage of SM59 GZO?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 GZO was 156,398 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 GZO passed its MOT?

SM59 GZO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.

Is SM59 GZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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