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SY54 DWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 165,631 miles on the clock, averaging 13,539 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SY54 DWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,539

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,817
Average per year13,539
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY54 DWK 28k62k97k131k166k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,631 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage154,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,919 miles
PASS
Mileage143,895 miles
Since last MOT+12,513 miles
PASS
Mileage131,382 miles
Since last MOT+16,561 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,821 miles
Since last MOT+23,775 miles
PASS
Mileage91,046 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,989 miles
Since last MOT+13,534 miles
PASS
Mileage77,455 miles
Since last MOT+14,303 miles
PASS
Mileage63,152 miles
Since last MOT+13,174 miles
PASS
Mileage49,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage40,498 miles
Since last MOT+12,825 miles
PASS
Mileage27,673 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SY54 DWK

What car is SY54 DWK?

SY54 DWK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY54 DWK?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 DWK was 165,631 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 DWK passed its MOT?

SY54 DWK has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2017.

Is SY54 DWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 DWK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY54 DWK?

SY54 DWK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.