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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 152,594 miles on the clock, averaging 9,608 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 SY54 RYZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,594 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,779 |
| Average per year | 9,608 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | SY54 RYZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SY54 RYZ
What car is SY54 RYZ?
SY54 RYZ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY54 RYZ?
The last recorded mileage for SY54 RYZ was 152,594 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY54 RYZ passed its MOT?
SY54 RYZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2019.
Is SY54 RYZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 RYZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY54 RYZ?
SY54 RYZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.