Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 118,247 miles on the clock, averaging 7,117 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM59 PWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,247 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,416 |
| Average per year | 7,117 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM59 PWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SM59 PWU
What car is SM59 PWU?
SM59 PWU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SM59 PWU?
The last recorded mileage for SM59 PWU was 118,247 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM59 PWU passed its MOT?
SM59 PWU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.
Is SM59 PWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM59 PWU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM59 PWU?
SM59 PWU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.