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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 148,398 miles on the clock, averaging 8,703 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 BYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,398 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,234 |
| Average per year | 8,703 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SY53 BYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 BYW
What car is SY53 BYW?
SY53 BYW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY53 BYW?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 BYW was 148,398 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 BYW passed its MOT?
SY53 BYW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 15 Dec 2020.
Is SY53 BYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 BYW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY53 BYW?
SY53 BYW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.