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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 110,353 miles on the clock, averaging 7,538 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY09 LYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,353 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,538 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY09 LYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About SY09 LYJ
What car is SY09 LYJ?
SY09 LYJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.
What is the mileage of SY09 LYJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY09 LYJ was 110,353 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY09 LYJ passed its MOT?
SY09 LYJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jun 2022.
Is SY09 LYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY09 LYJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SY09 LYJ?
SY09 LYJ is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.