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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 140,482 miles on the clock, averaging 7,567 miles per year, around 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 LZL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 140,482 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,663 |
| Average per year | 7,567 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 LZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 LZL
What car is SM04 LZL?
SM04 LZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 LZL?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 LZL was 140,482 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 LZL passed its MOT?
SM04 LZL has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 15 Feb 2016.
Is SM04 LZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 LZL 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 LZL?
SM04 LZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.