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SY54 RYO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 105,106 miles on the clock, averaging 9,030 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 SY54 RYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,030

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 reading105,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,459
Average per year9,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY54 RYO 24k44k64k85k105k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage93,647 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,583 miles
Since last MOT+14,633 miles
PASS
Mileage78,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,873 miles
PASS
Mileage68,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,164 miles
PASS
Mileage59,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
PASS
Mileage50,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage41,496 miles
Since last MOT+11,287 miles
PASS
Mileage30,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage23,572 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SY54 RYO

What car is SY54 RYO?

SY54 RYO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY54 RYO?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 RYO was 105,106 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 RYO passed its MOT?

SY54 RYO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2016.

Is SY54 RYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 RYO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 RYO?

SY54 RYO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.