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 Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 101,078 miles on the clock, averaging 6,802 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY59 LYR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,802 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY59 LYR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SY59 LYR
What car is SY59 LYR?
SY59 LYR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.
What is the mileage of SY59 LYR?
The last recorded mileage for SY59 LYR was 101,078 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY59 LYR passed its MOT?
SY59 LYR has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2024.
Is SY59 LYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY59 LYR is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SY59 LYR?
SY59 LYR is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.