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SY09 LYC

2009 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 2009 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 162,405 miles on the clock, averaging 10,634 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for SY09 LYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,634

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,586
Average per year10,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY09 LYC 18k54k90k126k162k '12'25'19

Check SY09 LYC

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage154,819 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,791 miles
Since last MOT+23,725 miles
PASS
Mileage131,066 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage119,920 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,916 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage108,601 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,598 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage98,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,355 miles
PASS
Mileage97,219 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage89,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage80,697 miles
Since last MOT+9,537 miles
PASS
Mileage71,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,792 miles
PASS
Mileage59,368 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,357 miles
Since last MOT+12,646 miles
PASS
Mileage46,711 miles
Since last MOT+15,727 miles
PASS
Mileage30,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,291 miles
PASS
Mileage19,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage17,506 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 LYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SY09 LYC

What car is SY09 LYC?

SY09 LYC is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY09 LYC?

The last recorded mileage for SY09 LYC was 162,405 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY09 LYC passed its MOT?

SY09 LYC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.

Is SY09 LYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY09 LYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY09 LYC?

SY09 LYC is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.