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SY59 LYH

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 80,885 miles on the clock, averaging 5,319 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY59 LYH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,319

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,885 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 LYH 11k28k46k63k81k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage74,694 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage71,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage66,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage61,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage56,338 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,816 miles
PASS
Mileage54,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,747 miles
PASS
Mileage48,771 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage39,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage33,502 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage27,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage21,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage14,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage10,736 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SY59 LYH

What car is SY59 LYH?

SY59 LYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY59 LYH?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 LYH was 80,885 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 LYH passed its MOT?

SY59 LYH has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is SY59 LYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY59 LYH 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 LYH?

SY59 LYH is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.