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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 110,388 miles on the clock, averaging 7,053 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 EDJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,388 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,053 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 EDJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 EDJ
What car is SY53 EDJ?
SY53 EDJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY53 EDJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 EDJ was 110,388 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 EDJ passed its MOT?
SY53 EDJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.
Is SY53 EDJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 EDJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 EDJ?
SY53 EDJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.