Vehicle summary
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 84,314 miles on the clock, averaging 6,126 miles per year, 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 SY04 EAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,314 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,298 |
| Average per year | 6,126 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY04 EAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SY04 EAE
What car is SY04 EAE?
SY04 EAE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY04 EAE?
The last recorded mileage for SY04 EAE was 84,314 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY04 EAE passed its MOT?
SY04 EAE has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2017.
Is SY04 EAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 EAE 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 EAE?
SY04 EAE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.