Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SY04 BUH

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 132,074 miles on the clock, averaging 7,637 miles per year, around 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 SY04 BUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,637

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,698
Average per year7,637
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY04 BUH 19k47k76k104k132k '07'22'15

Check SY04 BUH

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage130,376 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,371 miles
Since last MOT+18,591 miles
PASS
Mileage111,780 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,612 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,593 miles
Since last MOT+21,255 miles
PASS
Mileage90,338 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage80,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage70,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,604 miles
PASS
Mileage60,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,116 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
PASS
Mileage59,867 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage55,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage51,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage47,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage42,804 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage37,327 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,317 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage30,785 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage26,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage18,980 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 BUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

More SY04 B plates

Browse all SY04 B registrations from Inverness.

About SY04 BUH

What car is SY04 BUH?

SY04 BUH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY04 BUH?

The last recorded mileage for SY04 BUH was 132,074 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY04 BUH passed its MOT?

SY04 BUH has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.

Is SY04 BUH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 BUH 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 SY04 BUH?

SY04 BUH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.