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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 143,242 miles on the clock, averaging 7,676 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 LZE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,242 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,676 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 LZE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 LZE
What car is SM04 LZE?
SM04 LZE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 LZE?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 LZE was 143,242 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 LZE passed its MOT?
SM04 LZE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2018.
Is SM04 LZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 LZE 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 LZE?
SM04 LZE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.