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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 116,346 miles on the clock, averaging 5,411 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 LYP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,346 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,411 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 LYP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 LYP
What car is SM04 LYP?
SM04 LYP is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 LYP?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 LYP was 116,346 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 LYP passed its MOT?
SM04 LYP has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2025.
Is SM04 LYP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 LYP 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 LYP?
SM04 LYP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.