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SY59 SKU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 122,027 miles on the clock, averaging 8,207 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SY59 SKU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,207

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 reading122,027 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,401
Average per year8,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 SKU 12k40k67k95k122k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,027 miles
Since last MOT+12,401 miles
PASS
Mileage109,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage103,271 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage98,624 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage93,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage87,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage80,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,582 miles
Since last MOT+13,702 miles
PASS
Mileage66,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage58,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,840 miles
PASS
Mileage49,446 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage39,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage29,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage20,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage12,227 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SY59 SKU

What car is SY59 SKU?

SY59 SKU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY59 SKU?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 SKU was 122,027 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 SKU passed its MOT?

SY59 SKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2026.

Is SY59 SKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY59 SKU 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 SY59 SKU?

SY59 SKU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.