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SY09 SSU

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 155,165 miles on the clock, averaging 8,698 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY09 SSU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
155,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,698

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,165 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY09 SSU 37k66k96k126k155k '12'25'19

Check SY09 SSU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage150,285 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage145,073 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,068 miles
Since last MOT+16,660 miles
PASS
Mileage128,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage120,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage114,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage110,667 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,665 miles
Since last MOT+778 miles
PASS
Mileage109,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage95,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage86,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,832 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage74,767 miles
Since last MOT+13,055 miles
PASS
Mileage61,712 miles
Since last MOT+12,815 miles
PASS
Mileage48,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY09 SSU

What car is SY09 SSU?

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

What is the mileage of SY09 SSU?

The last recorded mileage for SY09 SSU was 155,165 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY09 SSU passed its MOT?

SY09 SSU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is SY09 SSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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