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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 133,404 miles on the clock, averaging 8,183 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 DTF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 133,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,065 |
| Average per year | 8,183 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 DTF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 DTF
What car is SY05 DTF?
SY05 DTF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 DTF?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 DTF was 133,404 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 DTF passed its MOT?
SY05 DTF has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2020.
Is SY05 DTF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 DTF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY05 DTF?
SY05 DTF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.