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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 196,018 miles on the clock, averaging 9,310 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 SY52 BYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,310 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | SY52 BYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 BYU
What car is SY52 BYU?
SY52 BYU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 BYU?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 BYU was 196,018 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 BYU passed its MOT?
SY52 BYU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2022.
Is SY52 BYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 BYU 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 SY52 BYU?
SY52 BYU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.