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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 168,163 miles on the clock, averaging 14,479 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SY52 BYB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,163 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,479 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY52 BYB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 BYB
What car is SY52 BYB?
SY52 BYB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 BYB?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 BYB was 168,163 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 BYB passed its MOT?
SY52 BYB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2016.
Is SY52 BYB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 BYB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY52 BYB?
SY52 BYB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.