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SN09 LHU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 196,596 miles on the clock, averaging 15,918 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN09 LHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,918

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 reading196,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,620
Average per year15,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN09 LHU 24k67k110k153k197k '12'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,596 miles
Since last MOT+20,620 miles
PASS
Mileage175,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,976 miles
Since last MOT+18,532 miles
PASS
Mileage157,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,444 miles
Since last MOT+15,754 miles
PASS
Mileage141,690 miles
Since last MOT+21,591 miles
PASS
Mileage120,099 miles
Since last MOT+16,244 miles
PASS
Mileage103,855 miles
Since last MOT+15,846 miles
PASS
Mileage88,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,007 miles
Since last MOT+13,533 miles
PASS
Mileage74,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,474 miles
Since last MOT+19,425 miles
PASS
Mileage55,049 miles
Since last MOT+21,009 miles
PASS
Mileage34,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage30,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,471 miles
PASS
Mileage23,624 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SN09 LHU

What car is SN09 LHU?

SN09 LHU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SN09 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for SN09 LHU was 196,596 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN09 LHU passed its MOT?

SN09 LHU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.

Is SN09 LHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN09 LHU 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 SN09 LHU?

SN09 LHU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.