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SM59 GZW

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 110,543 miles on the clock, averaging 6,996 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 GZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,996

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 reading110,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,460
Average per year6,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 GZW 20k42k65k88k111k '12'25'19

Check SM59 GZW

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage101,083 miles
Since last MOT+12,871 miles
PASS
Mileage88,212 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage78,963 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage71,483 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage67,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage63,527 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage57,165 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage50,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage43,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage36,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage32,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage25,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage19,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,563 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM59 GZW

What car is SM59 GZW?

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

What is the mileage of SM59 GZW?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 GZW was 110,543 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 GZW passed its MOT?

SM59 GZW has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2025.

Is SM59 GZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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