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SM59 PWJ

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 147,964 miles on the clock, averaging 17,101 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 PWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2012
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
17,101

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 reading147,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,781
Average per year17,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 PWJ 43k69k96k122k148k '12'19'15

Check SM59 PWJ

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage138,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,648 miles
PASS
Mileage129,535 miles
Since last MOT+9,281 miles
PASS
Mileage120,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,254 miles
Since last MOT+16,583 miles
PASS
Mileage103,671 miles
Since last MOT+30,359 miles
PASS
Mileage73,312 miles
Since last MOT+30,231 miles
PASS
Mileage43,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 PWJ
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 PWJ

What car is SM59 PWJ?

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

What is the mileage of SM59 PWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 PWJ was 147,964 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 PWJ passed its MOT?

SM59 PWJ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jan 2019.

Is SM59 PWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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