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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 221,987 miles on the clock, averaging 11,074 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SY04 XVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 221,987 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 11,074 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY04 XVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SY04 XVU
What car is SY04 XVU?
SY04 XVU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY04 XVU?
The last recorded mileage for SY04 XVU was 221,987 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY04 XVU passed its MOT?
SY04 XVU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2022.
Is SY04 XVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 XVU 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 XVU?
SY04 XVU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.