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SY52 LYG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 186,243 miles on the clock, averaging 9,976 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 LYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,976

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,243 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 LYG 46k81k116k151k186k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,243 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,242 miles
Since last MOT+14,469 miles
PASS
Mileage171,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,128 miles
PASS
Mileage156,645 miles
Since last MOT+16,135 miles
PASS
Mileage140,510 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,528 miles
PASS
Mileage129,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage126,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage122,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage119,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,270 miles
Since last MOT+12,021 miles
PASS
Mileage98,249 miles
Since last MOT+15,395 miles
PASS
Mileage82,854 miles
Since last MOT+11,772 miles
PASS
Mileage71,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage62,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage54,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage45,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 LYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 LYG

What car is SY52 LYG?

SY52 LYG is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 LYG?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 LYG was 186,243 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 LYG passed its MOT?

SY52 LYG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2019.

Is SY52 LYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 LYG 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 LYG?

SY52 LYG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.