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SY09 RMU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 190,033 miles on the clock, averaging 8,537 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY09 RMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,537

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading190,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,192
Average per year8,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY09 RMU 75k104k133k161k190k '12'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage183,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,014 miles
PASS
Mileage171,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage165,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,366 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage153,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage143,904 miles
Since last MOT+11,322 miles
PASS
Mileage132,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage125,586 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,568 miles
Since last MOT+336 miles
PASS
Mileage125,232 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,231 miles
Since last MOT+19,042 miles
PASS
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,164 miles
PASS
Mileage97,025 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage87,475 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage75,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 RMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SY09 RMU

What car is SY09 RMU?

SY09 RMU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY09 RMU?

The last recorded mileage for SY09 RMU was 190,033 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY09 RMU passed its MOT?

SY09 RMU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2025.

Is SY09 RMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY09 RMU 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 SY09 RMU?

SY09 RMU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.