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 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 DCV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,250 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,279 |
| Average per year | 11,600 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 DCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 DCV
What car is SY53 DCV?
SY53 DCV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
Has SY53 DCV passed its MOT?
SY53 DCV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2017.
Is SY53 DCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 DCV 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 DCV?
SY53 DCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.