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SY53 EOO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 116,367 miles on the clock, averaging 7,887 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 EOO

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,887

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,367 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 EOO 30k52k73k95k116k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,367 miles
Since last MOT+11,902 miles
PASS
Mileage104,465 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage95,675 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage88,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage80,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage74,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage71,028 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage66,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage61,737 miles
Since last MOT+11,277 miles
PASS
Mileage50,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage40,476 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage30,204 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 EOO

What car is SY53 EOO?

SY53 EOO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY53 EOO?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 EOO was 116,367 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 EOO passed its MOT?

SY53 EOO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2018.

Is SY53 EOO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 EOO 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 EOO?

SY53 EOO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.