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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 160,928 miles on the clock, averaging 10,948 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 UPB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,928 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,903 |
| Average per year | 10,948 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | SY54 UPB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 UPB
What car is SY54 UPB?
SY54 UPB is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SY54 UPB?
The last recorded mileage for SY54 UPB was 160,928 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY54 UPB passed its MOT?
SY54 UPB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2017.
Is SY54 UPB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 UPB 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 UPB?
SY54 UPB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.