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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1400cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 140,384 miles on the clock, averaging 10,120 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY55 OTR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,384 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,532 |
| Average per year | 10,120 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY55 OTR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SY55 OTR
What car is SY55 OTR?
SY55 OTR is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY55 OTR?
The last recorded mileage for SY55 OTR was 140,384 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY55 OTR passed its MOT?
SY55 OTR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2019.
Is SY55 OTR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 OTR 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 SY55 OTR?
SY55 OTR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.