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SY59 LZP

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 170,303 miles on the clock, averaging 12,942 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SY59 LZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,942

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year12,942
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 LZP 20k58k95k133k170k '12'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,303 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage160,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,530 miles
Since last MOT+12,177 miles
PASS
Mileage148,353 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage139,487 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,484 miles
Since last MOT+12,951 miles
PASS
Mileage126,533 miles
Since last MOT+22,597 miles
PASS
Mileage103,936 miles
Since last MOT+18,543 miles
PASS
Mileage85,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,393 miles
Since last MOT+23,252 miles
PASS
Mileage62,141 miles
Since last MOT+28,145 miles
PASS
Mileage33,996 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage29,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage25,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage20,328 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SY59 LZP

What car is SY59 LZP?

SY59 LZP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY59 LZP?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 LZP was 170,303 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 LZP passed its MOT?

SY59 LZP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2024.

Is SY59 LZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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