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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 125,282 miles on the clock, averaging 8,553 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 LWF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,282 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,393 |
| Average per year | 8,553 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 LWF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 LWF
What car is SY53 LWF?
SY53 LWF is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 LWF?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 LWF was 125,282 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 LWF passed its MOT?
SY53 LWF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2018.
Is SY53 LWF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 LWF 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 LWF?
SY53 LWF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.