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SM04 EOW

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 165,886 miles on the clock, averaging 11,808 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM04 EOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
11,808

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 reading165,886 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,808
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM04 EOW 29k63k97k132k166k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage159,585 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage151,043 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,009 miles
Since last MOT+15,620 miles
PASS
Mileage135,389 miles
Since last MOT+18,306 miles
PASS
Mileage117,083 miles
Since last MOT+17,404 miles
PASS
Mileage99,679 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOT+13,447 miles
PASS
Mileage86,189 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
PASS
Mileage75,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage64,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage54,184 miles
Since last MOT+13,799 miles
PASS
Mileage40,385 miles
Since last MOT+11,632 miles
PASS
Mileage28,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,753 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 EOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SM04 EOW

What car is SM04 EOW?

SM04 EOW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM04 EOW?

The last recorded mileage for SM04 EOW was 165,886 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM04 EOW passed its MOT?

SM04 EOW has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2018.

Is SM04 EOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 EOW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM04 EOW?

SM04 EOW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.