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SC53 SYR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 78,564 miles on the clock, averaging 4,121 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 SYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,121

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,564 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 SYR 17k33k48k63k79k '07'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,564 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,549 miles
Since last MOT+21,999 miles
PASS
Mileage56,550 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
PASS
Mileage56,272 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
PASS
Mileage56,171 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
PASS
Mileage55,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,925 miles
Since last MOT+655 miles
PASS
Mileage55,270 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,788 miles
Since last MOT+16,322 miles
PASS
Mileage33,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage24,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,681 miles
PASS
Mileage17,263 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 SYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 SYR

What car is SC53 SYR?

SC53 SYR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SC53 SYR?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 SYR was 78,564 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 SYR passed its MOT?

SC53 SYR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2021.

Is SC53 SYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 SYR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SC53 SYR?

SC53 SYR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.