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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 103,824 miles on the clock, averaging 5,230 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SY09 LYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,824 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,230 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY09 LYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About SY09 LYW
What car is SY09 LYW?
SY09 LYW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.
What is the mileage of SY09 LYW?
The last recorded mileage for SY09 LYW was 103,824 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY09 LYW passed its MOT?
SY09 LYW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.
Is SY09 LYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY09 LYW 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 LYW?
SY09 LYW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.