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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 166,468 miles on the clock, averaging 13,026 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY59 LXW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 166,468 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY59 LXW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SY59 LXW
What car is SY59 LXW?
SY59 LXW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.
What is the mileage of SY59 LXW?
The last recorded mileage for SY59 LXW was 166,468 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY59 LXW passed its MOT?
SY59 LXW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2022.
Is SY59 LXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY59 LXW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY59 LXW?
SY59 LXW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.