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 2018 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 76,435 miles on the clock, averaging 9,330 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 ORE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 76,435 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,065 |
| Average per year | 9,330 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 ORE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 ORE
What car is SM04 ORE?
SM04 ORE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.
What is the mileage of SM04 ORE?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 ORE was 76,435 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 ORE passed its MOT?
SM04 ORE has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is SM04 ORE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 ORE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM04 ORE?
SM04 ORE is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.