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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 176,991 miles on the clock, averaging 13,634 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 WTD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,991 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,014 |
| Average per year | 13,634 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 WTD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 WTD
What car is SY53 WTD?
SY53 WTD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 WTD?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 WTD was 176,991 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 WTD passed its MOT?
SY53 WTD has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.
Is SY53 WTD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 WTD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY53 WTD?
SY53 WTD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.