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SY09 SRU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 114,058 miles on the clock, averaging 7,038 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SY09 SRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,038

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,058 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY09 SRU 22k45k68k91k114k '12'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,058 miles
Since last MOT+12,119 miles
PASS
Mileage101,939 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,834 miles
PASS
Mileage92,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage86,717 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage80,178 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage77,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage73,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage69,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
PASS
Mileage64,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage57,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage49,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage40,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage32,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage22,198 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 SRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SY09 SRU

What car is SY09 SRU?

SY09 SRU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY09 SRU?

The last recorded mileage for SY09 SRU was 114,058 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY09 SRU passed its MOT?

SY09 SRU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2025.

Is SY09 SRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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