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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 139,757 miles on the clock, averaging 8,079 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 MDF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 139,757 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,347 |
| Average per year | 8,079 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 MDF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 MDF
What car is SM04 MDF?
SM04 MDF is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 MDF?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 MDF was 139,757 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 MDF passed its MOT?
SM04 MDF has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2021.
Is SM04 MDF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 MDF 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 MDF?
SM04 MDF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.