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 Petrol 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 30,763 miles on the clock, averaging 2,301 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 AYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 30,763 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,202 |
| Average per year | 2,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 AYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 AYW
What car is SY53 AYW?
SY53 AYW is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 AYW?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 AYW was 30,763 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 AYW passed its MOT?
SY53 AYW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Aug 2013.
Is SY53 AYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 AYW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY53 AYW?
SY53 AYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.