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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 130,929 miles on the clock, averaging 8,988 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY59 LYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,929 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,169 |
| Average per year | 8,988 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY59 LYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SY59 LYW
What car is SY59 LYW?
SY59 LYW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.
What is the mileage of SY59 LYW?
The last recorded mileage for SY59 LYW was 130,929 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY59 LYW passed its MOT?
SY59 LYW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.
Is SY59 LYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY59 LYW 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 LYW?
SY59 LYW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.