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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 115,035 miles on the clock, averaging 7,207 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 WTV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,207 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 WTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 WTV
What car is SY53 WTV?
SY53 WTV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 WTV?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 WTV was 115,035 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 WTV passed its MOT?
SY53 WTV has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2020.
Is SY53 WTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 WTV 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 WTV?
SY53 WTV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.