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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 240,421 miles on the clock, averaging 12,593 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SY51 EYT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 240,421 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 EYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 EYT
What car is SY51 EYT?
SY51 EYT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY51 EYT?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 EYT was 240,421 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 EYT passed its MOT?
SY51 EYT has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2021.
Is SY51 EYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 EYT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY51 EYT?
SY51 EYT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.