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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 127,634 miles on the clock, averaging 6,223 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SY52 LYS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,634 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,949 |
| Average per year | 6,223 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY52 LYS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 LYS
What car is SY52 LYS?
SY52 LYS is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 LYS?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 LYS was 127,634 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 LYS passed its MOT?
SY52 LYS has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jul 2020.
Is SY52 LYS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 LYS 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 LYS?
SY52 LYS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.