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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 161,659 miles on the clock, averaging 7,852 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 MFK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,659 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,852 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 MFK |
| 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 MFK
What car is SM04 MFK?
SM04 MFK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 MFK?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 MFK was 161,659 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 MFK passed its MOT?
SM04 MFK has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.
Is SM04 MFK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 MFK 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 MFK?
SM04 MFK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.