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 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 87,950 miles on the clock, averaging 4,080 miles per year, well 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 SY05 FCX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,950 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,080 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 FCX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 FCX
What car is SY05 FCX?
SY05 FCX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY05 FCX?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 FCX was 87,950 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 FCX passed its MOT?
SY05 FCX has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2023.
Is SY05 FCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 FCX 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 SY05 FCX?
SY05 FCX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.