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SY15 UMC

2015 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 11 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 118,986 miles on the clock, averaging 8,544 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for SY15 UMC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,544

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,932
Average per year8,544
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY15 UMC 47k65k83k101k119k '18'26'22

Check SY15 UMC

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage113,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage105,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage97,271 miles
Since last MOT+12,794 miles
PASS
Mileage84,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage76,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage66,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage59,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage47,269 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 UMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2015
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier15 — March 2015 to August 2015

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About SY15 UMC

What car is SY15 UMC?

SY15 UMC is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2015.

What is the mileage of SY15 UMC?

The last recorded mileage for SY15 UMC was 118,986 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY15 UMC passed its MOT?

SY15 UMC has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.

Is SY15 UMC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY15 UMC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2015, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY15 UMC?

SY15 UMC is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.