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SM04 HJF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 101,792 miles on the clock, averaging 5,637 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SM04 HJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,637

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,879
Average per year5,637
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM04 HJF 11k34k56k79k102k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage91,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage83,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,191 miles
Since last MOT+661 miles
PASS
Mileage82,530 miles
Since last MOT+451 miles
PASS
Mileage82,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
PASS
Mileage80,413 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage76,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage74,330 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage70,168 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage62,625 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage52,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage46,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage38,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage29,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage21,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage18,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage14,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage10,826 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SM04 HJF

What car is SM04 HJF?

SM04 HJF is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM04 HJF?

The last recorded mileage for SM04 HJF was 101,792 miles, recorded on 12 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM04 HJF passed its MOT?

SM04 HJF has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2023.

Is SM04 HJF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 HJF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM04 HJF?

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