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SY04 EPU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 181,446 miles on the clock, averaging 9,113 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY04 EPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,113

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,446 miles
Reading date
Miles last year225
Average per year9,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY04 EPU 43k78k112k147k181k '07'22'17

Check SY04 EPU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,446 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,221 miles
Since last MOT+19,913 miles
PASS
Mileage161,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,443 miles
PASS
Mileage147,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage137,123 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,120 miles
Since last MOT+19,696 miles
PASS
Mileage117,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,424 miles
Since last MOT+19,468 miles
PASS
Mileage97,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,450 miles
PASS
Mileage83,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage79,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage76,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage72,449 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage69,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage66,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage62,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage56,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage50,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
PASS
Mileage43,182 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 EPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SY04 EPU

What car is SY04 EPU?

SY04 EPU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY04 EPU?

The last recorded mileage for SY04 EPU was 181,446 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY04 EPU passed its MOT?

SY04 EPU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2022.

Is SY04 EPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 EPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY04 EPU?

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