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SY59 TYA

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 110,561 miles on the clock, averaging 2,375 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY59 TYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,375

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,561 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year2,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 TYA 82k89k96k103k111k '12'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,561 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,557 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,551 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage102,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,977 miles
Since last MOT+13,966 miles
PASS
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage82,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage78,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage71,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage62,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,964 miles
PASS
Mileage109,275 miles
Since last MOT+52,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage51,885 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage35,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,558 miles
PASS
Mileage25,358 miles
PASS
Mileage82,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SY59 TYA

What car is SY59 TYA?

SY59 TYA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY59 TYA?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 TYA was 110,561 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 TYA passed its MOT?

SY59 TYA has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2024.

Is SY59 TYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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