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SW59 ETU

2009 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 147,340 miles on the clock, averaging 12,618 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for SW59 ETU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2012
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,618

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 reading147,340 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,618
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW59 ETU 28k58k88k117k147k '12'22'17

Check SW59 ETU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,340 miles
Since last MOT+17,631 miles
PASS
Mileage129,709 miles
Since last MOT+25,661 miles
PASS
Mileage104,048 miles
Since last MOT+18,425 miles
PASS
Mileage85,623 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage71,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage61,777 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage51,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage43,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage35,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage27,949 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SW59 ETU

What car is SW59 ETU?

SW59 ETU is an grey Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2009.

What is the mileage of SW59 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for SW59 ETU was 147,340 miles, recorded on 10 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW59 ETU passed its MOT?

SW59 ETU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2022.

Is SW59 ETU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW59 ETU 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 SW59 ETU?

SW59 ETU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.