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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 183,909 miles on the clock, averaging 11,169 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 PZP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,909 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,169 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 PZP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 PZP
What car is SY52 PZP?
SY52 PZP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY52 PZP?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 PZP was 183,909 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 PZP passed its MOT?
SY52 PZP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2019.
Is SY52 PZP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 PZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 PZP?
SY52 PZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.