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 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 148,866 miles on the clock, averaging 5,985 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 VNL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,866 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,698 |
| Average per year | 5,985 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 VNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 VNL
What car is SY05 VNL?
SY05 VNL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 VNL?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 VNL was 148,866 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 VNL passed its MOT?
SY05 VNL has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2026.
Is SY05 VNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 VNL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY05 VNL?
SY05 VNL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.