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 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 26,414 miles on the clock, averaging 1,742 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for SM59 VEX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 26,414 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,661 |
| Average per year | 1,742 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM59 VEX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SM59 VEX
What car is SM59 VEX?
SM59 VEX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2010.
What is the mileage of SM59 VEX?
The last recorded mileage for SM59 VEX was 26,414 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM59 VEX passed its MOT?
SM59 VEX has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.
Is SM59 VEX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM59 VEX 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 VEX?
SM59 VEX is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.