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SY53 PYZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 142,592 miles on the clock, averaging 13,955 miles per year, above 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 PYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,955

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,592 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,955
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 PYZ 42k67k92k117k143k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,592 miles
Since last MOT+20,070 miles
PASS
Mileage122,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,522 miles
Since last MOT+22,940 miles
PASS
Mileage99,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage89,617 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage80,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage69,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,796 miles
PASS
Mileage58,492 miles
Since last MOT+16,383 miles
PASS
Mileage42,109 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 PYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 PYZ

What car is SY53 PYZ?

SY53 PYZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 PYZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 PYZ was 142,592 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 PYZ passed its MOT?

SY53 PYZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2013.

Is SY53 PYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

SY53 PYZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.