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SP59 MKU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 120,028 miles on the clock, averaging 6,673 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SP59 MKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,673

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,028 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP59 MKU 35k56k77k99k120k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage115,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage110,102 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage108,362 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage106,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage103,982 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage103,309 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,306 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,296 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage88,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,824 miles
Since last MOT+18,237 miles
PASS
Mileage70,587 miles
Since last MOT+11,847 miles
PASS
Mileage58,740 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage51,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage47,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,779 miles
Since last MOT+13,040 miles
PASS
Mileage34,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 MKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SP59 MKU

What car is SP59 MKU?

SP59 MKU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Dundee in 2009.

What is the mileage of SP59 MKU?

The last recorded mileage for SP59 MKU was 120,028 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP59 MKU passed its MOT?

SP59 MKU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2025.

Is SP59 MKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP59 MKU 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 SP59 MKU?

SP59 MKU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.